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unchanged

adj.
US //ənˈtʃeɪndʒd// UK //ʌntʃˈeɪndʒd// un·changed
  1. 1 remaining the same (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    staying the same and not being altered or modified.

    remaining in an original or previous state; not having undergone any modification or transformation.

    Example

    Despite the new management, the company's core values remain unchanged.

    Example

    The landscape has remained largely unchanged for centuries, preserved by its remote location and the local community's commitment to conservation.

    Usage

    Often follows linking verbs like 'remain', 'stay', or 'be'.
Origin

From un- + changed.

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