un·con·di·tion·al

[uhn-kuhn-dish-uh-nl]
adjective
1.
not limited by conditions; absolute: an unconditional promise.
2.
Mathematics, absolute ( def 12 ).

Origin:
1660–70; un-1 + conditional

un·con·di·tion·al·ly, adverb
un·con·di·tion·al·ness, un·con·di·tion·al·i·ty, noun


1. complete, unqualified, categorical.
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unconditional (ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  without conditions or limitations; total: unconditional surrender
2.  maths (of an equality) true for all values of the variable: (x+1)>x is an unconditional equality
 
uncon'ditionally
 
adv
 
uncon'ditionalness
 
n
 
uncondition'ality
 
n

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Unconditional is always a great word to know.
So is prime number. Does it mean:
a formula for determining additional values or derivatives of a function from the relationship of its given values
a positive integer that is not divisible without remainder by any integer except itself and 1, with 1 often excluded
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Word Origin & History

unconditional
1666, from un- (1) "not" + conditional (see condition). Unconditional surrender is attested from 1830.
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Example sentences
Militants were offered an unconditional pardon and cash.
Great job from the entire crew by offering that unconditional help with an
  unfazed effort.
These contributions are considered an unconditional gift to the government.
No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted.
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