unmodified

adjective

un·​mod·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈmä-də-ˌfīd How to pronounce unmodified (audio)
: not altered or modified
an unmodified engine
… a right to be born with an unmodified genetic code …Kelsey Dallas

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Together, these effects make the sensor more than three times as responsive as a conventional, unmodified device. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026 The settlement agreement, lodged in Los Angeles federal court, says the DOJ will no longer seek access to minors’ most sensitive unmodified medical records at CHLA — including mental health treatment notes, prescribing information and other personal details related to gender-affirming care. City News Service, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026 Sponsored by the La Jolla chapter of the Horseless Carriage Club of America, Sunday’s event was open to all unmodified cars and trucks made in 1942 or earlier. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026 Most of the top 10 Rebelle Rally scores for 2025 were in unmodified vehicles from the Stock class. New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmodified

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First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmodified was in 1668

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“Unmodified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmodified. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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