Not harmed, broken, or hurt in any way; in perfect or original condition.
Prefix 'un-' (meaning not, from Old English) + 'damaged' (from Old French 'damage,' harm or loss). A straightforward negation that emerged in formal English in the 17th century, becoming common in shipping, insurance, and condition descriptions.
The word 'undamaged' became essential in the age of commerce and shipping—when goods traveled long distances, sellers needed precise language to describe condition. It's a word born from the desire to describe absence of harm rather than presence of perfection.
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