unconditional
pronunciation
How to pronounce unconditional in British English:
UK [ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənl]
How to pronounce unconditional in American English:
US [ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənl]
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- Adjective:
- not conditional
- not modified or restricted by reservations
- not contingent; not determined or influenced by someone or something else
Word Origin
- unconditional (adj.)
- 1660s, from un- (1) "not" + conditional (adj.). Related: Unconditionally. Unconditional surrender in the military sense is attested from 1730; in U.S., often associated with Civil War Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and the taking of Fort Donelson. The ringing phrase of Grant's latest despatch circulated through the North like some coinage fresh from the mint, and "Unconditional Surrender," which suited the initials of his modest signature, became like a baptismal name. [James Schouler, "History of the United States of America," Dodd, Mead & Co., 1899].
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Example
- 1. The only unconditional aspect is their thirst for blood .
- 2. God 's kind of love is unconditional and always available .
- 3. Militants were offered an unconditional pardon and cash .
- 4. Give yourself an unconditional positive self-regard .
- 5. My loyalty and support were unconditional .