C1 noun Formal

unifacion

/ˌjuː.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Unification is the process of combining or merging separate parts, organizations, or countries into a single, cohesive whole. It refers to the structural or conceptual act of creating a unified entity from diverse components.

Examples

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1

The unification of the two school clubs meant they could share resources and organize larger events.

The unification of the two school clubs meant they could share resources and organize larger events.

2

Diplomatic efforts are currently focused on the political unification of the fractured regions.

Diplomatic efforts are currently focused on the political unification of the fractured regions.

3

The unification of all my different music playlists into one took me the entire afternoon.

The unification of all my different music playlists into one took me the entire afternoon.

Word Family

Noun
unification
Verb
unify
Adjective
unified
Related
unity
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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'UNI' (one), like a unicycle. Unification is the act of making many things into ONE.

Quick Quiz

The _______ of the various rebel factions was necessary to challenge the central government.

Correct!

The correct answer is: unification

Examples

1

The unification of the two school clubs meant they could share resources and organize larger events.

everyday

The unification of the two school clubs meant they could share resources and organize larger events.

2

Diplomatic efforts are currently focused on the political unification of the fractured regions.

formal

Diplomatic efforts are currently focused on the political unification of the fractured regions.

3

The unification of all my different music playlists into one took me the entire afternoon.

informal

The unification of all my different music playlists into one took me the entire afternoon.

4

Grand unification theories in physics seek to describe three of the four fundamental forces within a single framework.

academic

Grand unification theories in physics seek to describe three of the four fundamental forces within a single framework.

5

Post-merger unification of the corporate cultures is essential for the long-term success of the new enterprise.

business

Post-merger unification of the corporate cultures is essential for the long-term success of the new enterprise.

Word Family

Noun
unification
Verb
unify
Adjective
unified
Related
unity

Common Collocations

national unification national unification
political unification political unification
achieve unification achieve unification
facilitate unification facilitate unification
gradual unification gradual unification

Common Phrases

the path to unification

the path to unification

spirit of unification

spirit of unification

drive for unification

drive for unification

Often Confused With

unifacion vs union

A union is the state of being joined, whereas unification is the active process or act of joining them together.

unifacion vs unity

Unity is the state of being in agreement or harmony (a feeling), while unification is a structural or formal process.

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Usage Notes

Unification is most frequently used in historical, political, or scientific contexts. It implies a deliberate, often difficult process of bringing distinct and often disparate elements together.

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Common Mistakes

English learners often misspell this word as 'unifacion' or 'unifaction' by omitting the necessary 'i' before the 'f' or 'c'. The correct standard spelling is 'unification'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'UNI' (one), like a unicycle. Unification is the act of making many things into ONE.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Late Latin 'unificare', which combines 'unus' (one) and 'facere' (to make).

Grammar Patterns

Typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to a general concept. Often followed by the preposition 'of'. Can take a plural form when referring to multiple distinct instances of the process.
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Cultural Context

The term is heavily associated with significant historical events, most notably the 19th-century unification of Italy and the 1990 reunification of Germany.

Quick Quiz

The _______ of the various rebel factions was necessary to challenge the central government.

Correct!

The correct answer is: unification

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