unity

noun

uni·ty ˈyü-nə-tē How to pronounce unity (audio)

plural unities

: the quality or state of not being multiple : oneness

b(1)

: a definite amount taken as one or for which 1 is made to stand in calculation

in a table of natural sines the radius of the circle is regarded as unity

(2)

: identity element

: a condition of harmony : accord

: continuity without deviation or change (as in purpose or action)

: the quality or state of being made one : unification

: a combination or ordering of parts in a literary or artistic production that constitutes a whole or promotes an undivided total effect

also : the resulting singleness of effect or symmetry and consistency of style and character

: a totality of related parts : an entity that is a complex or systematic whole

: any of three principles of dramatic structure derived by French classicists from Aristotle's Poetics and requiring a play to have a single action represented as occurring in one place and within one day

capitalized : a 20th century American religious movement that emphasizes spiritual sources of health and prosperity

Example Sentences

a sense of national unity there's an aesthetic unity to the sculpture garden that makes it an ideal spot for quiet relaxing

Recent Examples on the Web Second, his commitment to the unity of the Jewish people was extremely important to him personally and professionally.

Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 But the unity between pro-independence political parties and the civil society groups that led the October 2017 independence push, which received no international support and was quickly quashed, is in danger of falling apart.

Joseph Wilson, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 The Soviet Union gave the outward impression of being monolithic, but its stability actually depended on three factors: the successful suppression of nationalism, the passivity of the working class, and the unity of the party.

David Satter, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 In his speech to the massive audience at the ham breakfast, Beshear focused on the unity of Kentuckians to endure the tragedies of the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Kentucky tornadoes last December and Eastern Kentucky flooding in July.

Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2022 These very different quantities are secretly the same, and this equivalence gives theorists a glimpse of the underlying unity of nature.

George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Aug. 2022 The party faithful will want to hear how both candidates plan to champion the unity of the UK and head off support for her nationalists.

Ellen Milligan, Bloomberg.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Last week at the NATO summit in Madrid, President Biden extolled the unity of the moment.

Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Eliminating a disease requires unity of will and effort.

Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 15 June 2022 See More

Legal Definition

unity

noun

uni·ty ˈyü-nə-tē How to pronounce unity (audio)

plural unities

: the quality or state of not being multiple : the quality or state of being one, single, whole, or the same

only if there is unity of ownership of the immovable and movables

: an aspect (as time, title, interest, or possession) of a joint tenancy that must be identical as it relates to the cotenants

such a conveyance severs the joint tenancy by removing the unities of time and title

Note: At common law, all four unities were required to be present for a joint tenancy. Conveying the interests of the cotenants at the same time creates the unity of time. Conveying the interests of the cotenants in the same instrument creates the unity of title. Conveying the same interest (as fee simple absolute) to the cotenants creates the unity of interest. Conveying a common right of possession or enjoyment creates the unity of possession.

单词	unity
释义	unity noun uni·ty ˈyü-nə-tē plural unities 1 a : the quality or state of not being multiple : oneness b(1) : a definite amount taken as one or for which 1 is made to stand in calculation in a table of natural sines the radius of the circle is regarded as unity (2) : identity element 2 a : a condition of harmony : accord b : continuity without deviation or change (as in purpose or action) 3 a : the quality or state of being made one : unification b : a combination or ordering of parts in a literary or artistic production that constitutes a whole or promotes an undivided total effect also : the resulting singleness of effect or symmetry and consistency of style and character 4 : a totality of related parts : an entity that is a complex or systematic whole 5 : any of three principles of dramatic structure derived by French classicists from Aristotle's Poetics and requiring a play to have a single action represented as occurring in one place and within one day 6 capitalized : a 20th century American religious movement that emphasizes spiritual sources of health and prosperity Synonyms balance coherence concinnity consonance consonancy harmony orchestration proportion symmetry symphony See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a sense of national unity there's an aesthetic unity to the sculpture garden that makes it an ideal spot for quiet relaxing Recent Examples on the Web Second, his commitment to the unity of the Jewish people was extremely important to him personally and professionally. Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 But the unity between pro-independence political parties and the civil society groups that led the October 2017 independence push, which received no international support and was quickly quashed, is in danger of falling apart. Joseph Wilson, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 The Soviet Union gave the outward impression of being monolithic, but its stability actually depended on three factors: the successful suppression of nationalism, the passivity of the working class, and the unity of the party. David Satter, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 In his speech to the massive audience at the ham breakfast, Beshear focused on the unity of Kentuckians to endure the tragedies of the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Kentucky tornadoes last December and Eastern Kentucky flooding in July. Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2022 These very different quantities are secretly the same, and this equivalence gives theorists a glimpse of the underlying unity of nature. George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Aug. 2022 The party faithful will want to hear how both candidates plan to champion the unity of the UK and head off support for her nationalists. Ellen Milligan, Bloomberg.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Last week at the NATO summit in Madrid, President Biden extolled the unity of the moment. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Eliminating a disease requires unity of will and effort. Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 15 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English unite, from Anglo-French unité, from Latin unitat-, unitas, from unus one — more at one First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition unity noun uni·ty ˈyü-nə-tē plural unities 1 : the quality or state of being one 2 : the state of those who are in full agreement : harmony Why can't we live in unity? Legal Definition unity noun uni·ty ˈyü-nə-tē plural unities 1 : the quality or state of not being multiple : the quality or state of being one, single, whole, or the same only if there is unity of ownership of the immovable and movables 2 : an aspect (as time, title, interest, or possession) of a joint tenancy that must be identical as it relates to the cotenants such a conveyance severs the joint tenancy by removing the unities of time and title Note: At common law, all four unities were required to be present for a joint tenancy. Conveying the interests of the cotenants at the same time creates the unity of time. Conveying the interests of the cotenants in the same instrument creates the unity of title. Conveying the same interest (as fee simple absolute) to the cotenants creates the unity of interest. Conveying a common right of possession or enjoyment creates the unity of possession. unity noun as in symmetry a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts there's an aesthetic unity to the sculpture garden that makes it an ideal spot for quiet relaxing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance symmetry harmony proportion coherence orchestration balance equilibrium symphony consonance uniformity coordination correlation consonancy orderliness concinnity equalization regularity evenness correspondence order Antonyms & Near Antonyms disunity tension violence imbalance asymmetry incoherence disproportion disorganization confusion discordance disturbance dissonance incompatibility irregularity disconnectedness unevenness disjointedness See More
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