Word
unchanging
Phoneticsun·chang·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
UK/ʌntʃˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
Definition
adj. staying the same and never changing. You use this to describe things that are constant or do not vary over time.
adj. remaining in a constant state or condition; not subject to alteration or variation. Often used to describe abstract concepts like laws, traditions, or natural constants.
Examples
“The stars in the night sky seem unchanging to us.”
“The small coastal village has an unchanging atmosphere, with the same shops and buildings standing for over a century.”
“While the technology of the era shifted rapidly, the fundamental principles of the law remained unchanging, providing a stable foundation for the new society.”
Examples
simple
“The stars in the night sky seem unchanging to us.”
contextual
“The small coastal village has an unchanging atmosphere, with the same shops and buildings standing for over a century.”
complex
“While the technology of the era shifted rapidly, the fundamental principles of the law remained unchanging, providing a stable foundation for the new society.”
Real-World Examples
“These quantities are generally considered universal and unchanging over time.” Etymology
From un- + changing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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