unchanged form
[/ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒd fɔːrm/]
noun phrasepl: unchanged forms
forma inalterada
1. A version of something that remains in its original state without modification or alteration
The document was published in its unchanged form without any edits.
O documento foi publicado em sua forma inalterada sem nenhuma edição.
2. In linguistics, a word that does not change its spelling or structure across different grammatical contexts
The word 'sheep' remains in unchanged form in both singular and plural.
A palavra 'sheep' permanece em forma inalterada tanto no singular quanto no plural.
3. A state or condition that persists without variation or modification
The policy remained in unchanged form throughout the entire fiscal year.
A política permaneceu em forma inalterada durante todo o ano fiscal.
This term is commonly used in legal, academic, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and American English to describe documents, laws, or linguistic elements that have not been modified. In Brazil, it appears frequently in governmental and educational discourse when referring to official documents or regulations.
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