unanimous - Master This Word
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unanimous Word Meanings
- in complete agreement
- with everyone's consent
- all members in favor
unanimous Example Sentences
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unanimous Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/juˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
US
/juˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
unanimous Word Etymology
uni- = one, animus = mind/spirit → Latin ‘unanimus’ → Middle French ‘unanime’ → English. Imagine many people speaking as one voice, showing complete agreement.
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Unanimous describes a stance, decision, or opinion that is shared by every member of a group, leaving no dissent. In everyday use it often appears in noun phrases like 'a unanimous decision' or 'unanimous support' and its adverb form is 'unanimously' (the board voted unanimously). It conveys complete accord and implies that all voices were in agreement from start to finish, without objections. While many contexts call for a formal tone (law, politics, meetings), it can also appear in casual settings to emphasize total consensus. Learners should distinguish it from 'general' or 'majority' by noting that unanimity means absolute accord.
Usage Reminders
- - Remember that 'unanimous' describes total agreement by all members
- - The adverb is 'unanimously', not 'unanimouslyly' or anything similar
- - Common phrases: 'unanimous decision', 'unanimous support'
- - It implies no dissent from any member
- - Use in formal contexts; in casual speech, you might say 'everyone agreed without objection'
Common Misconceptions
- Unanimous is the same as general agreement; it actually means no one disagrees.
- The adverb form is the same word; the adverb is 'unanimously', not 'unanimous'.
- Unanimous does not mean 'majority' or 'most people sign on'.
- All settings claim unanimity; in reality, votes can be unanimous in some cases only.
- People sometimes confuse 'unanimous' with 'universal' or 'global'.
Thinking Differences
Think of unanimous as a formal label for total agreement; learners often worry it implies every context or tone, but it typically appears in meetings or official decisions.
Learning Tips
- Memorize key collocations like 'unanimous decision' and 'unanimously' as the adverb form.
- - Practice with 3-5 sample sentences about meetings or votes.
- - Compare with 'majority' to stress the difference in scale of agreement.
- - Listen for native usage in news or official transcripts.
- - Write a short paragraph describing a hypothetical unanimous outcome.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'unanimous'?
A.Fully in agreement
B.Showing doubt
C.Full of energy
D.Filled with confusion
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'unanimous' used correctly?
A.The committee reached a unanimous decision on the matter.
B.The team was divided on the issue, not unanimous in their decision.
C.The students had different opinions, but eventually became unanimous.
D.The crowd was loud and unanimous in their support.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is an antonym of 'unanimous'?
A.Disagreeing
B.Different
C.Harmony
D.Consensus
Step 4: Opposite Words
In what real-life context would you find the term 'unanimous'?
A.A group of friends choosing a movie to watch
B.A classroom discussing a topic
C.A jury reaching a verdict in a court case
D.A family debating vacation destinations
Step 5: Mastery
How would you use the word 'unanimous' in a sentence?
A.It is rare to find unanimous decisions in our family discussions.
B.I have never been part of a unanimous decision before.
C.Understanding each other led to a unanimous agreement.
D.I was surprised when everyone was unanimous about the plan.
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