English Explanatory Dictionary

unanimous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
  2. Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.

Pronunciation

/juːˈnanɪməs/ /juˈnænəməs/ /juˈnænɪməs/ /əˈnænɪməs/ en-uk-unanimous.ogg en-au-unanimous.ogg

Word forms

unanimous

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”).

Synonyms

solid

Related words

unanimity animus

Derived words

unanimously
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