unanimous
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Definition of unanimous
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
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(not-comparable)Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
“The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous.”
“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.”
“Under court tradition, a new justice is usually assigned a relatively uncontroversial opinion that is often, although not always, unanimous.”
“That was followed by a Florida Supreme Court ruling that found the jury must be unanimous to impose the death penalty, and Florida lawmakers adopted the unanimity requirement soon after.”
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adj
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(not-comparable)Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
“The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous.”
“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.”
“Under court tradition, a new justice is usually assigned a relatively uncontroversial opinion that is often, although not always, unanimous.”
“That was followed by a Florida Supreme Court ruling that found the jury must be unanimous to impose the death penalty, and Florida lawmakers adopted the unanimity requirement soon after.”
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(not-comparable)Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.
“We were unanimous: the President had to go.”
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ís? Proto-Indo-European *h₁óynos Proto-Italic *oinos Old Latin oinos Latin ūnus Latin ūni- Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁mos Proto-Italic *anamos Latin animus Latin ūnanimusder. English unanimous From Latin ūnanimus (“of one mind”), from ūnus (“one”) + animus (“mind”). Displaced native Old English ānmōd (literally “one-minded”).
Words you can make from unanimous
155 playable · top: NUMINOUS (10 pts)
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3 words6-letter words
13 words5-letter words
28 words- AMINO 7 pts
- AMINS 7 pts
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- MANIS 7 pts
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- NONAS 5 pts
- NONIS 5 pts
- NOUNS 5 pts
- SUNNA 5 pts
- UNAIS 5 pts
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4-letter words
47 words- AIMS 6 pts
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3-letter words
41 words- AIM 5 pts
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2-letter words
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