Unconditioned
adjective
Not limited by or depending on any conditions.
The funds for the project were received unconditioned
Often appears as...
- unconditioned response
- unconditioned stimulus
adjective
In psychology, a response or reaction that happens naturally, without being learned.
Salivating when food is put in your mouth is an unconditioned response
Often appears as...
- unconditioned response
- unconditioned reflex
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Not limited by or depending on any conditions.
The funds for the project were received unconditioned
Often appears as...
- unconditioned response
- unconditioned stimulus
adjective
In psychology, a response or reaction that happens naturally, without being learned.
Salivating when food is put in your mouth is an unconditioned response
Often appears as...
- unconditioned response
- unconditioned reflex
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3No Restrictions
Use 'unconditioned' to describe something not bound by rules or conditions.
She offered me unconditioned support during my career.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Freedom
'Unconditioned' can emphasize freedom from external control or influence.
He was granted unconditioned access to the library archives.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Use
Take 'unconditioned' literally in informal contexts to mean something not conditioned or treated.
We worked in an unconditioned space during the summer.
Pro Tip 1/3No Restrictions
Use 'unconditioned' to describe something not bound by rules or conditions.
She offered me unconditioned support during my career.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Freedom
'Unconditioned' can emphasize freedom from external control or influence.
He was granted unconditioned access to the library archives.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Use
Take 'unconditioned' literally in informal contexts to mean something not conditioned or treated.
We worked in an unconditioned space during the summer.
Pro Tip 1/3No Restrictions
Use 'unconditioned' to describe something not bound by rules or conditions.
She offered me unconditioned support during my career.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Freedom
'Unconditioned' can emphasize freedom from external control or influence.
He was granted unconditioned access to the library archives.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Use
Take 'unconditioned' literally in informal contexts to mean something not conditioned or treated.
We worked in an unconditioned space during the summer.
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The difference between...
they would get fed. Eventually, just ringing the bell made the dogs salivate. They learned to expect food at the sound of a bell. You see, under normal conditions, the sight and smell of food causes a dog to salivate. We call the food an unconditioned stimulus,
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The difference between...
they would get fed. Eventually, just ringing the bell made the dogs salivate. They learned to expect food at the sound of a bell. You see, under normal conditions, the sight and smell of food causes a dog to salivate. We call the food an unconditioned stimulus,
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Quote examples
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Indian Philosopher
Truth, being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organized; nor should any organization be formed to lead or to coerce people along any particular path. If you first understand that, then you will see how impossible it is to organize a belief.
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Lobsang Tenzin
Tibetan Leader
Do not lose your independent mind, unconditioned mind. You have by nature a very powerful mind. You can find everything for yourself; you can know everything for yourself.
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Esme Creed-Miles
English Actress
I thought 'Hanna' was an opportunity to explore a character whose femininity was so raw and unconditioned by the modern world.
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Jiddu Krishnamurti
Indian Philosopher
Truth, being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organized; nor should any organization be formed to lead or to coerce people along any particular path. If you first understand that, then you will see how impossible it is to organize a belief.
Quote examples
Lobsang Tenzin
Tibetan Leader
Do not lose your independent mind, unconditioned mind. You have by nature a very powerful mind. You can find everything for yourself; you can know everything for yourself.
Quote examples
Esme Creed-Miles
English Actress
I thought 'Hanna' was an opportunity to explore a character whose femininity was so raw and unconditioned by the modern world.
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