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adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Common

unchanged

uhn-CHAYNJD

Unchanged (adj) means staying exactly the same; not altered in any way. Example: “Prices at the store have remained unchanged for two years.”

adj
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Staying exactly the same; not altered in any way.
"Prices at the store have remained unchanged for two years."

How to use unchanged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStill the same as before — nothing has been altered.

Common pairings
remain unchanged largely unchanged

Word forms

more unchanged comparative, most unchanged superlative

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Etymology

From un- + changed.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unchanged” mean?

The word “unchanged” means staying exactly the same; not altered in any way. In plain terms, still the same as before — nothing has been altered.

How do you pronounce “unchanged”?

“Unchanged” is pronounced uhn-CHAYNJD (/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/ in IPA).

How do you use “unchanged” in a sentence?

Here is “unchanged” used in a sentence: “Prices at the store have remained unchanged for two years.”

What part of speech is “unchanged”?

“Unchanged” is an adjective.

Is “unchanged” a common word?

“Unchanged” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

What is the difference between "unchanged" and "unaffected"?

"Unchanged" means staying exactly the same, not altered in any way, focusing on the state itself remaining constant. "Unaffected" means not influenced or impacted by something specific, which is a related but slightly narrower idea focused on cause rather than the resulting state.

Is "unchanged" commonly used in financial or statistical reporting?

Yes, "unchanged" is frequently used in financial and statistical contexts to describe a figure, such as a price or rate, that stayed exactly the same over a given period compared to a previous one.

What is the opposite of "unchanged"?

The opposite of "unchanged" is a word like "altered" or "changed," describing something that has been modified rather than staying exactly the same.

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