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unrestricted

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Pronunciation

UK

  • /ˌʌnrɪstrˈɪktɪd/

US

  • /ˌənriˈstrɪktɪd/

Meanings

Adjective

  1. not limited, controlled, or confined

  2. not subject to official limits, rules, or access controls

Beyond the definition

Imagine a wild horse running across an open plain - that's unrestricted! It means without limits or controls. Something unrestricted is free to move, grow, or happen without being held back. A child with unrestricted access to art supplies might create a masterpiece, or a glorious mess. Sometimes, "unrestricted" describes something that is not censored or held back, like an unrestricted conversation where you can say exactly what's on your mind.

Think of a river flowing freely - it is unrestricted by dams or walls. Or consider a writer with an unrestricted imagination; they can create any world they dream up. It often suggests freedom and possibility, but it can also mean there are no clear boundaries.

Examples

  1. 1

    Workplace access

    This badge gives employees unrestricted access to the lab.

  2. 2

    Train travel

    With a weekend pass, you get unrestricted travel on all local trains.

  3. 3

    Medical recovery

    After the surgery, she was relieved when the doctor said she could return to unrestricted activity.

    • Phrasereturn to unrestricted activity

      go back to normal activity with no special limits

  4. 4

    Charity funding

    Unlike a grant for one specific project, unrestricted funding lets the charity spend the money where it is most needed.

    • Domainunrestricted funding

      money that can be used for any purpose

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  1. 5

    Legal limits

    Even free speech is not unrestricted, and the law sets limits in some situations.

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  • unrestricted access
  • unrestricted use
  • unrestricted funds

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  • unrestrictedadjective