unanimous
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latin ūnanimus (“of one mind”), from ūnus (“one”) + animus (“mind”). Displaced native Old English ānmōd (literally “one-minded”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (UK) IPA(key): /juːˈnanɪməs/
- (US) IPA(key): /juˈnænəməs/
Audio (UK): (file) Audio (General Australian): (file) - Rhymes: -ænɪməs
Adjective
[edit]unanimous (not comparable)
- Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
- The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous.
- 1873, Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie, Wau-bun[1]:
- That of their small force, some of the soldiers were superannuated, others invalid; therefore, since the course to be pursued was left discretional, their unanimous advice was, to remain where they were, and fortify themselves as strongly as possible.
- Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.
- We were unanimous: the President had to go.
Derived terms
[edit]Related terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]based on unanimity
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sharing the same view
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