Unify

Definition

Unify primarily means to make or become united, uniform, or whole.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈjuːnɪˌfaɪ/
• Respelling: YOO-ni-fy (with "YOO" as in "you," "ni" as in "knee," and "fy" as in "fly")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/
• Respelling: YOO-ni-fy (similar to American English, with "YOO" as in "you," "ni" as in "knee," and "fy" like in "fly")

In both dialects, "unify" is pronounced with a primary stress on the first syllable, featuring a long "u" sound as in "you," followed by "ni," which sounds like "knee," and ending with "fy," which is pronounced as in "fly." The pronunciation is quite similar between American and British English.

Etymology

Derived from Latin "ūnus" meaning "one" combined with the verb-forming suffix "-ify", which originates from the Latin "-ficare", meaning "to make".

Derivatives

• Unification
• Unified
• Unifier
• Unifying
• Non-unified

Synonyms

• Integrate
• Merge
• Consolidate

Antonyms

• Separate
• Divide
• Fragment

Usage

• "The leader sought to unify the various factions within the party."
• "Different elements were unified to create a cohesive design."

Related Terms

• Unity
• Uniform
• Union
• Integration
• Cohesion

Detailed Definition

Verb

• Combine into One: To bring together or combine (separate entities) into a single or unified whole.
• Example: The aim of the council is to unify the standards across the industry.

• Become Whole: To become united, uniform, or whole.
• Example: Over time, the communities began to unify under a single banner.