Unaltered: meaning, definitions and examples
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unaltered
[ ˌʌnˈɒltəd ]
in its original state
Not changed, modified, or altered in any way.
Synonyms
unchanged, unchanged, undisturbed, unmodified
Examples of usage
- The document must remain unaltered.
- Please keep the original file unaltered.
preserve in its original state
To leave something unchanged, unmodified, or undisturbed.
Synonyms
keep intact, keep unchanged, maintain, preserve
Examples of usage
- The artist chose to leave the painting unaltered.
- It is important to unaltered the historical site for future generations.
Translations
Translations of the word "unaltered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inalterado
🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तित
🇩🇪 unverändert
🇮🇩 tidak berubah
🇺🇦 незмінений
🇵🇱 niezmieniony
🇯🇵 変更されていない
🇫🇷 inchangé
🇪🇸 inalterado
🇹🇷 değişmemiş
🇰🇷 변하지 않은
🇸🇦 غير معدّل
🇨🇿 nezměněný
🇸🇰 nezmenený
🇨🇳 未改变的
🇸🇮 nespremenjen
🇮🇸 óbreyttur
🇰🇿 өзгермеген
🇬🇪 უცვლელი
🇦🇿 dəyişilməmiş
🇲🇽 inalterado
Word origin
The word unaltered originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle 'altered' from the verb 'alter'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century in English literature. The concept of leaving something in its original state has been valued throughout history in various fields such as art, preservation, and conservation.
See also: alter, alterably, alteration, alterations, altercation, altered, alterer, altering, alternating, inalterably, subaltern, unalterable.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,552, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 13549 erupted
- 13550 canine
- 13551 tangential
- 13552 unaltered
- 13553 lessening
- 13554 recur
- 13555 ironically
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