Word
unrestricted
Phoneticsun·re·strict·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənɹiˈstɹɪktɪd/
UK/ˌʌnɹɪstɹˈɪktɪd/
Definition
adj. not limited by any rules or controls. You use this to describe something that is completely free and open.
adj. not limited or restricted by any rules, controls, or boundaries. Often used to describe access, movement, or the exercise of power.
Examples
“The children have unrestricted access to the playground.”
“After the new law passed, journalists were granted unrestricted access to the government archives for the first time.”
“The treaty provides for the unrestricted movement of goods across the border, effectively creating a single market without the friction of customs duties or inspections.”
Examples
simple
“The children have unrestricted access to the playground.”
contextual
“After the new law passed, journalists were granted unrestricted access to the government archives for the first time.”
complex
“The treaty provides for the unrestricted movement of goods across the border, effectively creating a single market without the friction of customs duties or inspections.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'remain'.
Real-World Examples
“At Gazprom Neft’s other filling stations, diesel sales remain unrestricted, while gasoline purchases are capped at 60 litres per vehicle.” “Researchers say the findings point to an urgent public health need to reconsider unrestricted access to the chemical in an effort to prevent further avoidable deaths.” Etymology
From un- + restricted.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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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