unaltered
Americanadjective
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not altered, changed, or modified.
We approved the unaltered designs.
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(of an animal) not neutered.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of unaltered
Explanation
Unaltered means unchanged. If your parents’ poor opinion of your boyfriend remains unaltered no matter how polite he is or how early he brings you home, it may be because of his tattoos and motorcycle. Unaltered is the opposite of altered, meaning to adjust or change. If you meet a friend you haven't seen in ten years, and she looks the same as you remember, you might exclaim at how unaltered she seems. If you buy a pair of pants that need to be hemmed, you won't be able to wear them in their unaltered state.
Vocabulary lists containing unaltered
Shake It Up: Alter
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Example Sentences
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Unaltered, the cells aren’t pluripotent, but exposure to valproic acid does the trick.
From Scientific American • Jul. 3, 2012
Unaltered amniotic fluid stem cells are an intermediate of sorts between hES cells and adult and probably iPS cells, in terms of developmental potential.
From Scientific American • Jul. 3, 2012
The resolution adopted at Hagerstown, June 15, 1895, defines the "Unaltered Augsburg Confession as throughout in perfect consistence" with the Word of God.
From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)
But whither passed the virgin saint, To slumber far away, Destined by Mary to endure, Unaltered in her semblance pure, Until the judgment-day?
From Gryll Grange by Peacock, Thomas Love
If you’re off to Philadelphia this morning, And wish to prove the truth of what I say, I pledge my word you’ll find the pleasant land behind Unaltered since Red Jacket rode that way.
From Rewards and Fairies by Kipling, Rudyard
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