unconditionality
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- noun
- /ˌʌnkənˌdɪʃəˈnælɪti/
- For example, the absolute unconditionality of grace was not so much a particular doctrine of Martin Luther as a fundamental conviction that found expression in every doctrine and theological context he addressed.
Examples
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The unconditionality of her support made him feel valued and secure.
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The covenant's treasure is the unconditionality of God's love for the elect.
Academic text (2006) -
Then the unconditionality of love leads me to lovingly separate (physically) from that person or situation, because I'm able to say, "Since I love her unconditionally, I must love her without expecting her to change for me."
Blog text (34) -
So whenever conflict—i.e., a mismatch in aspirations—comes up, and the unconditionality and respect in my love make it impossible for me to remain attached to my aspirations, I am forced to examine them or at least sit with them, as well as the beliefs and values underlying them.
Blog text (34) -
Everything happens unfreely in the highest degree, but as in a storm of feeling free, of unconditionality, of power, of divinity (Nietzsche, 1980, VI, p. 339; ET in Nietzsche, 1966, pp. 300-1).
Academic text (1998) -
Many people believe in the unconditionality of parental love, regardless of circumstances.
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The unconditionality of their friendship meant they stood by each other through thick and thin.
Synonyms
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7.5
The state of being complete and having no limits
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Not having limits or rules
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7.5
The quality of having no limits in space, time, or size
Antonyms
How Unconditional
Surface Forms
Morphology
unconditionality = unconditional (transparent) = un + condition + al + ity
Formed by adding the nominalizing suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'unconditional', a regular and clear derivation.
Etymology
Unconditionality begins with un- meaning 'not', has condition meaning 'a rule or limit', and ends with -ity to make it a 'state'. So, unconditionality is the state of having 'no rules or limits'.