unchanging

adjective

un·​chang·​ing ˌən-ˈchān-jiŋ How to pronounce unchanging (audio)
: constant, invariable
unchanging beliefs
unchangingly adverb
unchangingness noun

Examples of unchanging in a Sentence

took comfort in unchanging family traditions wore an unchanging expression of boredom throughout the entire lecture
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Typically, scientists think of cratons as unchanging, nigh on eternal. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025 There’s a strong element of passion in it, whereas my dad’s need to save money was a slow-burning, unchanging aspect of his relation to the world. Geoff Dyer, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 Presuming any group to be unchanging stood in the way of understanding evolutionary changes. John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025 These unchanging elements can serve as anchors during turbulent times. Susanne Biro, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unchanging

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unchanging was in 1587

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“Unchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchanging. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

unchanging

adjective
un·​chang·​ing ˌən-ˈchān-jiŋ How to pronounce unchanging (audio)
: not changing or capable of change : constant
unchanging beliefs

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