B2 noun Neutral

unity

/ˈjuːnəti/

Unity refers to the state of being joined together or in agreement as a whole rather than being separate parts. It is often used to describe harmony among people, consistency in a piece of art, or a shared sense of purpose in a group.

Ejemplos

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1

The family worked together to organize the party, showing a strong sense of unity.

The family members collaborated on the event, demonstrating their closeness and cooperation.

2

The leader's speech was designed to foster national unity during the ongoing crisis.

The politician's address aimed to encourage the entire country to stay together during difficult times.

3

Our gaming group has great unity; we always have each other's backs.

Our friends who play games together are very supportive and act as one team.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
unity
Verb
unite
Adverbio
unitedly
Adjetivo
united
Relacionado
union
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'unicycle.' It has one wheel. The prefix 'uni-' always means 'one.' Unity is the state of being 'one' even if there are many parts.

Quiz rápido

The coach emphasized that the team's _______ was the secret to their undefeated season.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: unity

Ejemplos

1

The family worked together to organize the party, showing a strong sense of unity.

everyday

The family members collaborated on the event, demonstrating their closeness and cooperation.

2

The leader's speech was designed to foster national unity during the ongoing crisis.

formal

The politician's address aimed to encourage the entire country to stay together during difficult times.

3

Our gaming group has great unity; we always have each other's backs.

informal

Our friends who play games together are very supportive and act as one team.

4

The architectural design achieves unity through the repetitive use of geometric shapes.

academic

The building's design creates a cohesive look by using the same shapes throughout.

5

To succeed in the merger, we must maintain a sense of unity across both corporate cultures.

business

For the two companies to combine successfully, the employees must feel like they are one team.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
unity
Verb
unite
Adverbio
unitedly
Adjetivo
united
Relacionado
union

Colocaciones comunes

national unity the state of a country being joined together as one
sense of unity a feeling of belonging and being part of a whole
restore unity to bring people or things back together after a conflict
lack of unity a situation where parts or people are not working together
promote unity to encourage people to work together harmoniously

Frases Comunes

strength in unity

the idea that a group is more powerful when they work together than when separate

unity in diversity

harmony between different groups of people within a single society

break the unity

to cause a group to stop working together or agreeing

Se confunde a menudo con

unity vs union

Union refers to the act of joining or a specific organization (like a labor union), while unity is the state/feeling of being one.

unity vs unit

A unit is a single individual thing or a measurement, whereas unity is a collective state of harmony.

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Notas de uso

Unity is often used in political and social contexts to describe a goal of bringing people together. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the general state of being one, but can be preceded by 'a' in the phrase 'a sense of unity'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'union' when they mean the feeling of togetherness; remember that 'unity' is the abstract concept of harmony, while 'union' is often the physical or legal joining.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'unicycle.' It has one wheel. The prefix 'uni-' always means 'one.' Unity is the state of being 'one' even if there are many parts.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'unitas,' meaning oneness or sameness, derived from 'unus' (one).

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often follows 'a sense of' frequently followed by 'between' or 'among'
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Contexto cultural

Unity is a core value in many national mottos, such as 'E pluribus unum' (Out of many, one) in the United States.

Quiz rápido

The coach emphasized that the team's _______ was the secret to their undefeated season.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: unity

Palabras relacionadas

arbiter

B2

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arbitrarily

C2

To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.

arbitrariness

C1

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.

arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.

approve

C1

Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.

apropos

B2

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

arboretum

C1

A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.

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