unchanged

adjective

un·​changed ˌən-ˈchānjd How to pronounce unchanged (audio)
: not changed : unaltered
Her plans remain essentially unchanged.

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The Federal Reserve is widely expected by economists to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the conclusion of its March meeting. — Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 The central bank left key interest rates unchanged, as expected. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025 Fed Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month that officials are waiting for Trump’s policies, ranging from tariffs to mass deportations, to show up clearly in the economic data before central bankers can determine whether to keep rates unchanged, resume cutting, or hike again. — Bryan Mena, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025 The committee is widely expected to keep rates unchanged at its target range of 4.25% to 4.50%. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unchanged

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unchanged was in the 14th century

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“Unchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchanged. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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