unmetamorphosed

adjective

un·​metamorphosed

"+

: not metamorphosed

the arrangement of mineral grains in unmetamorphosed sediments

—Journal of Geology

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + metamorphosed, past participle of metamorphose

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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