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Definition of unrestricted

unrestricted

/ˌʌnrɪˈstrɪktɪd/
un · re · stric · ted
Adverb:unrestrictedly
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• adjective

1

Not limited, controlled, or confined by rules, regulations, or physical boundaries.

Example

"Researchers were granted unrestricted access to the historical archives to complete their study."

2

Available for general use by a recipient without specific donor-imposed conditions (especially of financial funds or charitable grants).

Example

"The university relies on unrestricted donations to cover unexpected maintenance and operational costs."

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• Rhymes for unrestricted

• Nearby Words

unrestrainable
unrestrained
unrestrainedly
unrestricted
unretire
unretired
unretouched

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'restricted', which derives from the Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere', meaning 'to bind back' or 'to confine'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unrestricted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unrestricted
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