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.”
How to use oneness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA feeling or state of being united as one.
Word forms
onenesses plural
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The retreat aimed to help participants feel a sense of _____ with nature.
Etymology
From Old English annes, built from "one" plus the suffix "-ness."
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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.".