unanimity
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6.7
- noun
- /juˈnænɪti/
- Determining which criteria to use does not have unanimity of agreement among physical educators.
- unanimity of opinion
- near-unanimity
- unanimity of belief
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Watch on YouTubeSure and we forget the degree, the high degree of unanimity that existed at that time.
- Sure and we forget the degree, the high degree of unanimity that existed at that time.
Examples
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Unquestionably, though, there was unanimity on what all of us saw, or thought we saw.
Fiction book (1995) -
That is why I must join those who vote for unanimity.
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Never knew such unanimity on a point of law in my life.
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Authority in such a case is necessary because unanimity is impossible.
Academic text (2008) -
But it is not easy, and it is not done with unanimity.
Academic text (2000) -
Sure and we forget the degree, the high degree of unanimity that existed at that time.
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Never in the history of mankind have the nations of the world reacted with such unanimity and cooperation.
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A facilitative leader seeks unanimity but settles for overwhelming agreement.
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The result of this procedure was virtual unanimity: 2,151 Fathers in favor and five against the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church.
Academic text (2013) -
Never in the history of mankind have the nations of the world reacted with such unanimity and cooperation.
Synonyms
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4.1
Agreement among a group of people about an idea or decision
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2.8
People or parts joined and acting as one
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1.0
A situation in which people have the same opinion or give their approval
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4.0
A situation in which people or groups agree with each other
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7.2
Agreement in opinion or plan among people
Antonyms
How United
Surface Forms
Morphology
unanimity = unanimous (transparent) = unanim + ity
Clear, regular nominalization of the adjective 'unanimous' with the productive suffix '-ity' to denote the state or quality.
Etymology
The word unanimity comes from the Latin words unus 'one' and animus 'mind' or 'spirit'. So unanimity literally means 'one mind' and is used when everyone agrees or shares the same view.