Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

unlimited

/ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.10 in modern English

Syllables: un-lim-it-ed
IPA: /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Limitless or without bounds; unrestricted.

verb

simple past and past participle of unlimit

Example Sentences

"The Scottish Region is issuing a Day Rail-Rover Ticket, available at 12 hours' notice, permitting unlimited travel in an area bounded by Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Dundee, Perth, Comrie, Callander, Stirling and Falkirk for 25s. (children, 12s. 6d.). . . ."

Etymology

From Middle English unlimitid, equivalent to un- + limited.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: unlimitid

Inflected Forms

more unlimited (comparative) most unlimited (superlative)

Derived Forms

unlimitedly unlimitedness

Phrases

unlimited atonement unlimited company unlimited pump unlimited register machine

Synonyms

infinite endless everlasting eternal unrestricted inexhaustible limitless outright straight-out

Antonyms

limited finite

Questions

How do you pronounce unlimited?: The recorded pronunciation is /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/.
What does unlimited mean?: Limitless or without bounds; unrestricted.
Where does unlimited come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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