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oneness

Oneness (noun) means the state of being unified or whole; a sense of complete togetherness. Example: “The retreat aimed to help participants feel a sense of oneness with nature.”

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The state of being unified or whole; a sense of complete togetherness.
"The retreat aimed to help participants feel a sense of oneness with nature."

How to use oneness

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In plain EnglishA feeling or state of being united as one.

Common pairings
a sense of oneness oneness with nature

Word forms

onenesses plural

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Etymology

From Old English annes, built from "one" plus the suffix "-ness."

Origin: Old English

onehead oneship singleness unicity unitude unity

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Frequently asked questions

What does “oneness” mean?

The word “oneness” means the state of being unified or whole; a sense of complete togetherness. In plain terms, a feeling or state of being united as one.

How do you use “oneness” in a sentence?

Here is “oneness” used in a sentence: “The retreat aimed to help participants feel a sense of oneness with nature.”

What is another word for “oneness”?

Words with a similar meaning to “oneness” include onehead, oneship, singleness, unicity, unitude and unity.

What is the opposite of “oneness”?

The opposite of “oneness” — its antonyms — are disunity and manyness.

What part of speech is “oneness”?

“Oneness” is a noun.

Where does the word “oneness” come from?

The word “oneness” comes from Old English. From Old English annes, built from "one" plus the suffix "-ness.".

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