Definitions and Examples of unchanged, original
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not altered or modified; remaining in the same state as before.
Example
The recipe remained unchanged for generations, passed down from one family member to another.
Existing from the beginning; not copied or imitated.
Example
The painting was an original by a famous artist, worth millions of dollars.
Key Differences: unchanged vs original
- 1Unchanged refers to something that has not been modified or altered in any way.
- 2Original refers to something that is not a copy or imitation, but rather the first or earliest version of something.
Effective Usage of unchanged, original
- 1Academic Writing: Use revision when referring to changes made to a written work, and use unchanged or original when referring to the original version.
- 2Art and Literature: Use original to describe a work of art or literature that is not a copy or imitation, and use unchanged to describe a work that has not been modified or altered.
- 3Business and Law: Use unchanged to describe a contract or agreement that has not been modified or altered, and use revision to describe changes made to a contract or agreement.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of revision are unchanged and original. Use unchanged to describe something that has not been modified or altered, and use original to describe something that is not a copy or imitation. Use these words in academic writing, art and literature, and business and law contexts to convey the intended meaning accurately.
