unmodified
Meaning
not changed in form or character.
Structure
Usage
the original, unmodified version of the document was submitted as evidence.
the software runs perfectly on an unmodified operating system.
he prefers his coffee unmodified, with no sugar or milk.
Etymology
The word 'unmodified' is a Modern English formation built upon the past participle 'modified'. The core root 'modif-' originates from the Latin verb 'modificare', meaning "to measure, to limit, or to alter", which itself stems from 'modus' (measure, manner) and 'facere' (to make). The prefix 'un-', of Germanic origin, is a prolific negator in English. Thus, the literal construction "not + having been changed" directly and logically yields the contemporary meaning of something remaining in its original state without alteration.
Analysis
- un: a prefix of english origin (from old english), meaning "not". - modif: a root derived from latin 'modificare', meaning "to measure, to limit, to change". - ied: a suffix of english origin, forming past participles and adjectives, from old english '-od', '-ad'.