Word
unmodified
Phoneticsun·mod·i·fied
UK/ʌnmˈɒdɪfˌaɪd/
Definition
adj. still in its first form, with no changes made to it. You use this when something is left exactly as it was.
adj. remaining in original form without alteration, adjustment, or addition. Often describes texts, products, genes, or procedures kept exactly as first created or found.
Examples
“She drives an old car with unmodified parts.”
“The shop sells jeans in unmodified denim that fades naturally with wear.”
“The archive preserves the author's unmodified manuscripts, allowing scholars to trace revisions that later editors smoothed away.”
Examples
simple
“She drives an old car with unmodified parts.”
contextual
“The shop sells jeans in unmodified denim that fades naturally with wear.”
complex
“The archive preserves the author's unmodified manuscripts, allowing scholars to trace revisions that later editors smoothed away.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “unmodified” in context.
Verb
01. appear unmodified
“The photo appears unmodified, with no signs of digital editing.”
verb + adj
02. keep unmodified
“Please keep the default settings unmodified to avoid errors.”
verb + adj
03. leave unmodified
“The committee decided to leave the original proposal unmodified.”
verb + adj
04. preserve unmodified
“The museum works to preserve the building unmodified for future generations.”
verb + adj
05. remain unmodified
“Despite the update, the core rules remain unmodified.”
verb + adj
Adjective
06. completely unmodified
“The ancient manuscript has survived completely unmodified for over 500 years.”
adv + adj
07. essentially unmodified
“The second edition is essentially unmodified apart from a new introduction.”
adv + adj
08. largely unmodified
“The old town centre remains largely unmodified since the 19th century.”
adv + adj
09. leave the text unmodified
“The editor decided to leave the text unmodified to preserve the author's voice.”
10. pass the bill unmodified
“Parliament voted to pass the bill unmodified after a short debate.”
11. preserve in unmodified form
“The archive preserves the letters in unmodified form for researchers.”
12. remain largely unmodified
“The village has remained largely unmodified for more than a century.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; also common after linking verbs such as 'remain' or 'leave'.
Real-World Examples
“Under visible light, adding the nickel-cobalt cocatalyst increased the hydrogen evolution rate by approximately 10 times compared with the unmodified material.” “In a continuous filtration experiment, the modified hollow-fiber membrane consistently removed more caffeine than an unmodified graphene-oxide membrane—an encouraging result for taking the approach further.” “A third group consisted of normal, unmodified mice that served as controls.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Related words
- 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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