unity
gb/jˈunɪti/ us/jˈunɪti/
B1
English
~ 2900
egység, összetartás, egységelem
NOUN
B1
1
egység
B1
összetartás
B1
Usage pattern:
[unity] among [people/groups]
The president called for national unity after the crisis.
Az elnök a válság után nemzeti egységre szólított fel.
There was a strong sense of unity among the team members.
A csapattagok között erős volt az összetartás.
Unity between the two companies helped them succeed in the market.
The festival is meant to celebrate cultural unity.
They worked together in unity to complete the project.
Learner examples
The team showed unity during the game.
A csapat összetartást mutatott a mérkőzésen.
We need unity to solve this problem.
Egységre van szükségünk a probléma megoldásához.
Unity is important in a family.
The two groups found unity after talking.
The leader spoke about unity in his speech.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unity' with 'uniformity'. 'Unity' means being joined or working together, while 'uniformity' means everything is exactly the same.
Meaning
State of being united
Collocations
national unity
|show unity
|call for unity
|unity among
|promote unity
Synonyms
solidarity (Emphasizes mutual support and shared purpose, often in political or social contexts.)
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harmony (Focuses more on peaceful and agreeable relations rather than the fact of being one whole.)
Antonyms
division (Refers to separation or disagreement that prevents people from acting as one.)
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discord (Emphasizes conflict or lack of agreement, opposite of harmonious unity.)
Themes
relationships
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When people or things are joined together to make one group or whole.
The state of being joined together or combined into a single whole.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
egység
B2
egységelem
C2
The painting has a strong sense of unity in its composition.
A festmény kompozíciója erős egységet mutat.
In mathematics, 1 is called the multiplicative unity.
A matematikában az 1-et multiplikatív egységelemnek nevezik.
The architect aimed for unity between the building and its surroundings.
Learner examples
The picture shows unity of color.
A kép a színek egységét mutatja.
One is called unity in math.
Az egyet a matematikában egységelemnek nevezik.
The design has unity and balance.
Meaning
Single undivided entity
Collocations
aesthetic unity
|unity of design
|unity of composition
Synonyms
wholeness (General term for being whole and complete.)
Antonyms
fragmentation (Breaking into separate parts, opposite of wholeness.)
Themes
mathematics
|art
|design
|science
|arts_entertainment
Definition
One whole thing that cannot be divided, used in math, art, or design.
A single, complete, and indivisible entity, especially in mathematics, art, or design.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unity
IPA
GB/jˈunɪti/
US/jˈunɪti/
Syllables & stress
unity (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (unity)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: unity
- Plural: unities, unity
Word family
Expressions
in unity
1/ˈɪn jˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
Together as one group
When people or things are together and act as one group.
Examples
- The protesters stood in unity against the new law.
- In unity, the workers demanded better pay.
unity in diversity
1/jˈunɪti ˈɪn dɪvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
Harmony among differences
People who are different can live or work well together as one group.
Examples
- The country prides itself on its unity in diversity.
- Unity in diversity is a key principle of our community.