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unrestrictedly

|un-re-strict-ed-ly|

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/ˌʌnrɪˈstrɪktɪdli/

(unrestricted)

without limits

Base FormAdverb
unrestrictedunrestrictedly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unrestrictedly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', combined with 'restricted', which comes from Latin 'restringere', meaning 'to bind back'.

Historical Evolution

'restringere' transformed into the Old French word 'restreindre', and eventually became the modern English word 'restrict'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unrestricted', and the adverbial suffix '-ly' was added to form 'unrestrictedly'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'restrict' meant 'to bind back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to limit'. 'Unrestrictedly' thus means 'without limits'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is not limited or controlled.

The funds were used unrestrictedly for various projects.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35