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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Unlike the federal campaign contribution limit of $3,500 for donors, candidates can make unlimited contributions or loans. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 This Billingsgate community has access to public transportation, golf, equestrian centers, local farm stands, hiking trails, the Farmington River, public library, and an unlimited range of eclectic dining, coffee shops and retail establishments. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 One person who has unlimited money, functionally, is JB Pritzker. — Jacob Brogan, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026 Benefits—like flexible work, unlimited PTO and employee perks—matter to people. — Tom Ulbrich, Forbes.com, 16 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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