unconditionality
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/ˌʌnkənˌdɪʃəˈnælɪti/
state of being without conditions
Etymology
'unconditionality' originates from English, formed from the adjective 'unconditional' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. The prefix 'un-' comes from Old English 'un-' meaning 'not', 'conditional' derives from Latin 'conditio' meaning 'agreement' or 'stipulation', and '-ity' comes from Latin suffix '-itas' meaning 'state or condition'.
'unconditionality' was formed in modern English by adding the suffix '-ity' to 'unconditional'. 'Conditional' evolved from Latin 'conditio' into Old French/Medieval Latin forms and then into Middle English 'condition'/'conditional', after which 'un-' was prefixed in English to create 'unconditional' and later 'unconditionality'.
Initially it denoted simply 'the state of not being conditional'; over time it has been used more broadly to describe policies or attitudes (for example, 'unconditional support') and debates about whether something should be provided without conditions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unconditional; without conditions, limitations, or reservations.
The unconditionality of their support allowed the team to take risks and innovate.
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Noun 2
the practice or policy of offering something (such as aid, support, or acceptance) without requiring any conditions or strings attached.
Many economists debated the unconditionality of the bailout, arguing about moral hazard.
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