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unified
YOO-nih-fyd
Unified (adjective) means Brought together into a single whole; acting as one. Example: “After years of arguing, the neighbours finally formed a unified group to save the park.”
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Brought together into a single whole; acting as one.
"After years of arguing, the neighbours finally formed a unified group to save the park."
"The team presented a unified front against the proposed cuts."
"Physicists have long searched for a unified theory that explains all the forces of nature."
How to use unified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCombined into one coherent whole, rather than scattered or divided.
Common pairings
unified front
unified theory
unified approach
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What does “unified” mean?
The word “unified” means brought together into a single whole; acting as one. In plain terms, combined into one coherent whole, rather than scattered or divided.
How do you pronounce “unified”?
“Unified” is pronounced YOO-nih-fyd (/ˈjuːnɪfaɪ̯d/ in IPA).
How do you use “unified” in a sentence?
Here is “unified” used in a sentence: “The team presented a unified front against the proposed cuts.”
What part of speech is “unified”?
“Unified” is an adjective.
Is “unified” a common word?
“Unified” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "unified" and "united"?
Both involve joining together, but "unified" stresses being combined into a single, coherent whole, as in a unified system or unified theory. "United" stresses people or groups joining for a common purpose, as in a united team or the United Nations.
What is the difference between "unified" and "uniform"?
"Unified" means brought together into one whole that acts as a single unit, while "uniform" means the same throughout, with no variation. A unified system works as one even if its parts differ, whereas a uniform system looks or behaves identically everywhere.
What is the difference between "unified" and "combined"?
"Combined" simply means put together, without implying the parts work as one, while "unified" implies they form a single, coordinated whole. Combined resources are pooled, but unified resources act together under one plan or structure.
What nouns commonly follow "unified"?
"Unified" often precedes system, approach, theory, field, and command, as in "a unified approach" or "unified communications." It describes separate elements that have been merged so they function as one.
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