oförändrat

Oförändrat is a Swedish term that functions as both an adjective and an adverb, meaning unchanged or not altered. It is used to describe a state, value, or condition that has remained the same over a period or relative to a reference point. The word is common in statistical, scientific, economic, and everyday contexts where stability is being reported or discussed.

Morphology and usage notes: The base verb is förändra (to change). The negating prefix o- yields oförändra, and the form adapts to gender and number. In neuter singular or when used as an adverb, the form is oförändrat (for example, Ett oförändrat värde). In feminine singular it is oförändrad (en oförändrad miljö), and in plural it becomes oförändrade (oförändrade värden). The term is often used with verbs such as är, har varit, eller jämfört med, e.g., Resultatet är oförändrat, Priset har varit oförändrat.

Etymology and related terms: The word is built from förändra (to change) with the negating prefix o- and the typical suffix -t for neuter/adverbial usage. Related forms include oföränderlig (unchangeable), oföränderlighet (invariability), and the related noun förändring (change).

Contexts and nuance: Oförändrat implies stability rather than inevitability. It contrasts with ændringar or förändringar (changes) and is often used to report conditions in reports, press releases, and analyses where a benchmark is maintained. While precise, it should be used carefully when discussing phenomena that may be subject to revision or uncertainty.