Word
unconditionally
Phoneticsun·con·di·tion·al·ly
US/ˌənkənˈdɪʃənəɫi/
UK/ʌnkəndˈɪʃənəli/
Definition
adv. without any limits or special rules. If you do something this way, you do it no matter what happens and you do not ask for anything in return.
adv. without any conditions, limitations, or requirements. Often describes the absolute nature of emotional support or the total surrender of a party in a conflict.
Examples
“Parents usually love their children unconditionally.”
“The general demanded that the opposing forces surrender unconditionally to prevent further loss of life.”
“The treaty required the occupied territories to be returned unconditionally, leaving no room for further diplomatic negotiation or territorial compromise.”
Examples
simple
“Parents usually love their children unconditionally.”
contextual
“The general demanded that the opposing forces surrender unconditionally to prevent further loss of life.”
complex
“The treaty required the occupied territories to be returned unconditionally, leaving no room for further diplomatic negotiation or territorial compromise.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“They must be released immediately and unconditionally", she added.” Etymology
From unconditional + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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