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From Latin ūnus (one). One of the most foundational number roots: unit (a single thing), unite (make one), uniform (one form), unique (one of a kind), universal (turned into one whole), union (a joining into one), and unanimous (of one mind). Not to be confused with the Germanic prefix un- (meaning "not"), which is entirely separate.
Associated Words
biped
An animal that walks on two feet
bipedal
Having or moving on two feet
dual
Having two parts or aspects; double
progress
Forward movement or development toward a better state; to advance or develop
progression
The process of moving forward or developing; a sequence with a fixed pattern; 前进,进展;级数
retrograde
Moving or directed backwards; reverting to a worse state; a person opposed to progress
reunion
A gathering of people reuniting after a period apart
reunite
To come together again after separation
single
only one; not married; a record with one song
transgress
To violate a law or moral principle; to overstep a boundary
transgression
A violation of a law or moral principle; an offense
transgressor
A person who breaks a law or moral rule
unanimity
Complete agreement among all parties
unanimous
Agreed upon by everyone with no dissent
unanimously
With complete agreement from everyone
unicorn
A mythical one-horned horse; a billion-dollar startup
unicycle
A one-wheeled pedal vehicle; to ride such a vehicle
unification
The process of joining things into one; the state of being united
unified
Combined into a single whole; operating as one entity
uniform
A distinctive outfit worn by members of a group; consistent and unvarying
uniformity
The state of being the same throughout; lack of variation
unify
To bring together into one; consolidate
unilateral
Done by one side only, without others' agreement
unilaterally
Done by one side alone, without others' agreement
union
The joining of things together; a workers' organization; a political alliance
unionization
The process of organizing workers into a labor union
unionize
To organize workers into a union
unique
Being the only one of its kind; highly distinctive or unmatched
uniquely
In a distinctive, one-of-a-kind manner
uniqueness
The quality of being one of a kind
unisex
Suitable for or used by both males and females
unison
Harmony and agreement; simultaneous singing or playing of the same note
unisonous
Being in unison; producing the same pitch
unit
a single item or person; a standard of measurement
unite
To bring together as one; to join for a common purpose
united
Joined together; acting in agreement
unity
The state of being united; harmony and oneness
universal
Applying to all people or things; existing everywhere
universe
All existing matter and space; everything under consideration
universities
Plural of university; institutions of higher education