unanimous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin ūnanimus (“‘of one mind’”), from ūnus (“‘one’”) + animus (“‘mind’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /juːˈnanɪməs/, SAMPA: /jU"nanIm@s/
• (US) IPA: /ju'nænəməs/
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[edit] Adjective

unanimous (not comparable)

1. Based on unanimity, complete assent or agreement.

   The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous.

2. Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in complete harmony or accord.

   We were unanimous: the President had to go.

[edit] Derived terms

• unanimously

[edit] Related terms

• animus

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