Word
unconditional
Phoneticsun·con·di·tion·al, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənkənˈdɪʃənəɫ/
UK/ʌnkəndˈɪʃənəl/
Definitions
01absolute and without limits
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. complete and certain, with no special rules or limits that you must follow.
adj. absolute; not subject to any conditions, limitations, or reservations.
“Parents often give their children unconditional love, no matter what happens.”
“The government demanded an unconditional surrender from the opposing forces to ensure a total cessation of hostilities.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02logic/grammar structure
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Mathematics Technical
n. a statement or rule that is true no matter what else happens.
n. a structure or proposition expressing that a result holds true regardless of the value of the preceding condition.
“In his logic homework, he had to identify the unconditional in the set of equations.”
“The researcher analyzed the unconditional as a specific linguistic construct where the consequent remains valid across all possible antecedents.”
Usage
Primarily used in formal logic and linguistics.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“But this approach only works if those who believe in the free press – including elected officials – offer unconditional support.” “In his statement, the IMO chief also called for the “immediate and unconditional release of all seafarers” held captive following piracy attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region.” Etymology
From un- + conditional.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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