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UNISON

YOO-nih-suhn

UNISON (noun) means the state of matching pitch, sound, or action perfectly together. Example: “The choir sang the opening verse in unison.”

noun

The state of matching pitch, sound, or action perfectly together.

"The choir sang the opening verse in unison."

"The crowd chanted in unison as the team scored."

How to use UNISON

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEveryone doing or saying the same thing at exactly the same time.

Common pairings

sing in unison speak in unison move in unison

Word forms

unisons plural

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Etymology

From Old French unisson, ultimately from Latin unus ("one") + sonus ("sound") — literally "one sound".

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for UNISON

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Frequently asked questions

What does “UNISON” mean?

The word “UNISON” means the state of matching pitch, sound, or action perfectly together. In plain terms, everyone doing or saying the same thing at exactly the same time.

How do you pronounce “UNISON”?

“UNISON” is pronounced YOO-nih-suhn (/ˈjunɪsən/ in IPA).

How do you use “UNISON” in a sentence?

Here is “UNISON” used in a sentence: “The choir sang the opening verse in unison.”

What part of speech is “UNISON”?

“UNISON” is a noun.

Where does the word “UNISON” come from?

The word “UNISON” comes from Latin. From Old French unisson, ultimately from Latin unus ("one") + sonus ("sound") — literally "one sound".

Is “UNISON” a common word?

“UNISON” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

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