unlimited

adjective

un·​lim·​it·​ed ˌən-ˈli-mə-təd How to pronounce unlimited (audio)
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1
: lacking any controls : unrestricted
unlimited access
2
: boundless, infinite
unlimited possibilities
an unlimited expanse of ocean
3
: not bounded by exceptions : undefined
… the unlimited and unconditional surrender of the enemy …—Winston Churchill
unlimitedly adverb

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Membership gives you unlimited access to the facilities. This ticket is good for unlimited travel on all trains. This plan allows you to make an unlimited number of phone calls to anywhere in the U.S. Her funds seem to be unlimited.
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These groups can raise unlimited amounts of campaign donations but cannot coordinate their activities with the candidate. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 The Unlimited Plan includes unlimited monthly messages, subject to a fair-use policy, plus priority customer support and access to future features and models. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026 Florida law imposes limits on direct contributions to state candidates but generally allows political committees to accept unlimited contributions, subject to applicable reporting and other legal requirements. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 Credit Saint's Clean Slate plan includes creditor intervention letters and unlimited challenges, as well as a score tracker and online chat feature. — Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unlimited

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unlimited was in the 15th century

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unlimited

adjective
un·​lim·​it·​ed ˌən-ˈlim-ət-əd How to pronounce unlimited (audio)
ˈən-
1
: lacking any controls
unlimited freedom
2
: infinite entry 1 sense 1
there is an unlimited number of natural numbers
3
: not bounded by exceptions : undefined
an unlimited and unconditional surrender
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