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unconditionally

|un-con-di-tion-al-ly|

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/ˌʌn.kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.i/

(unconditional)

without conditions

Base FormAdverb
unconditionalunconditionally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unconditionally' originates from the word 'unconditional,' which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' and 'conditional,' which comes from Latin 'conditio,' meaning 'agreement or stipulation.'

Historical Evolution

'unconditional' evolved from the Latin word 'conditio' through Old French 'condition,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'conditional' with the prefix 'un-' added to negate it.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not subject to conditions,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is not subject to any conditions or limitations.

She loves her children unconditionally.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45