Definitions
- Describing something that has not been interfered with or manipulated in any way. - Referring to an object or situation that remains in its original state or condition. - Talking about a document or evidence that has not been tampered with or altered.
- Describing something that has not been changed or modified in any way. - Referring to an object or situation that remains in its original form or state. - Talking about a document or image that has not been edited or manipulated.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that has not been changed or manipulated.
- 2Both words emphasize the original state or condition of something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical objects, documents, or situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Untampered is more commonly used to describe objects or situations that have not been interfered with or tampered, while unaltered is more commonly used to describe things that have not been changed or modified.
- 2Connotation: Untampered has a stronger connotation of security and authenticity, while unaltered has a more neutral connotation.
- 3Application: Untampered is often used in legal or forensic contexts, while unaltered can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Untampered and unaltered are synonyms that describe something that has not been changed or manipulated. However, untampered is more commonly used to describe objects or situations that have not been interfered with or tampered, while unaltered is more commonly used to describe things that have not been changed or modified.
