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unity

YOO-nih-tee

Unity (noun) means the state of being one, whole, and undivided. Example: “The team played with real unity, moving as a single organism.”

noun

The state of being one, whole, and undivided.

"The team played with real unity, moving as a single organism."

"National unity is hard to maintain during a crisis."

Agreement and harmony between people or parts.

"The committee reached unity on the new policy after hours of debate."

In mathematics, the number 1, or an element that behaves like 1 under a given operation.

"Any number raised to the power of zero equals unity."

How to use unity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing one connected whole, or people agreeing and working together as if they were one.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "unanimity" (everyone agreeing on one specific vote) — unity is broader, about overall cohesion.

Common pairings

national unity a sense of unity unity among members promote unity

Word forms

unities plural

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Etymology

From Old French unité, from Latin unitas ("oneness"), built on unus, "one" — the same root as "unite" and "union."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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togetherness solidarity cohesion oneness harmony accord

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Rhymes for unity

city pity deity acuity parity entity brevity opacity paucity ability quality reality

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unity” mean?

The word “unity” means the state of being one, whole, and undivided. In plain terms, being one connected whole, or people agreeing and working together as if they were one.

How do you pronounce “unity”?

“Unity” is pronounced YOO-nih-tee (/ˈjunɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “unity” in a sentence?

Here is “unity” used in a sentence: “The team played with real unity, moving as a single organism.”

What part of speech is “unity”?

“Unity” is a noun.

Where does the word “unity” come from?

The word “unity” comes from Latin. From Old French unité, from Latin unitas ("oneness"), built on unus, "one" — the same root as "unite" and "union.".

Is “unity” a common word?

“Unity” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “unity” have?

“Unity” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of being one, whole, and undivided.

What is the difference between 'unity' and 'union'?

'Unity' is the abstract state or quality of being one, whole, and in harmony, as in 'a sense of unity'. 'Union' more often names the concrete act or result of joining, or an organisation formed by joining, such as a trade union or a political union.

What is the difference between 'unity' and 'unison'?

'Unity' means being one, whole, and undivided, or in general agreement and harmony. 'Unison' is narrower and refers to doing something together at exactly the same time, as in 'they sang in unison' or 'nodding in unison'.

Is 'unity' a countable or uncountable noun?

'Unity' is normally uncountable, referring to the general state of being whole or in agreement, as in 'they worked in unity'. It takes no plural in everyday use, so you would say 'a spirit of unity' rather than 'unities'.

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