unchanged

adjective

un·​changed ˌən-ˈchānjd How to pronounce unchanged (audio)
: not changed : unaltered
Her plans remain essentially unchanged.

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However, these additions are tempered by occasional sleep-tracking inconsistencies and battery life that remains largely unchanged from the previous generation. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 In the end, however, the state’s tax structure will remain unchanged for now. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the policy rate would remain unchanged. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 Seb Stafford-Bloor and Mario Cortegana Alex Scott’s situation remains unchanged. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unchanged

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unchanged was in the 14th century

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“Unchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchanged. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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