Unanimity

Pronunciation: /juːˈnænɪməti/

Definitions of unanimity

noun the quality or state of being unanimous

Example Sentences

A1 The team reached unanimity on the decision.

A2 The group achieved unanimity in their vote.

B1 The board members came to a unanimous decision with full unanimity.

B2 The committee's unanimity on the issue was impressive.

C1 The council's unanimity on the controversial issue was unexpected.

C2 The treaty was signed with complete unanimity among all nations involved.

Examples of unanimity in a Sentence

formal The board members reached a unanimous decision on the budget proposal.

informal Everyone agreed on the movie choice, there was total unanimity.

slang We were all on the same page, it was like a total group hug of unanimity.

figurative The colors of the sunset painted the sky with a beautiful unanimity.

Grammatical Forms of unanimity

• plural: unanimities
• comparative: more unanimous
• superlative: most unanimous
• present tense: unanimity
• future tense: will unanimity
• perfect tense: has unanimity
• continuous tense: is unanimity
• singular: unanimity
• positive degree: unanimity
• infinitive: to unanimity
• gerund: unanimity
• participle: unanimous

Origin and Evolution of unanimity

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unanimity' originated from the Latin word 'unanimus', which is a combination of 'unus' meaning 'one' and 'animus' meaning 'mind'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, the word 'unanimity' has retained its meaning of complete agreement or unity among a group of individuals. Over time, its usage has extended beyond formal decision-making processes to include any situation where individuals share a common viewpoint or sentiment.