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Unanimously: meaning, definitions and examples

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unanimously

 

[ juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

general use

Unanimously means in complete agreement by all members of a group. It indicates that everyone involved agrees fully without any dissent.

Synonyms

collectively, consensually, together, united

Examples of usage

  • The board voted unanimously to approve the new policy.
  • The proposal was accepted unanimously by the committee.
  • They unanimously agreed on the terms of the contract.
  • The decision was made unanimously during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "unanimously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 unanimemente

🇮🇳 सर्वसम्मति से

🇩🇪 einstimmig

🇮🇩 sepakat

🇺🇦 одностайно

🇵🇱 jednogłośnie

🇯🇵 満場一致で

🇫🇷 à l'unanimité

🇪🇸 unánimemente

🇹🇷 oybirliğiyle

🇰🇷 만장일치로

🇸🇦 بشكل بالإجماع

🇨🇿 jednohlasně

🇸🇰 jednohlasne

🇨🇳 一致通过

🇸🇮 enotno

🇮🇸 samþykkt

🇰🇿 бір ауыздан

🇬🇪 ერთხმად

🇦🇿 bütünlükdə

🇲🇽 unánimemente

Etymology

The word 'unanimously' comes from the Latin 'unanimus', which means 'of one mind'. This Latin term is composed of 'unus', meaning 'one', and 'animus', meaning 'mind' or 'spirit'. The concept began to be used in English during the late 14th century. Its usage has evolved, but the core idea of complete agreement among all parties remains. The adverbial form 'unanimously' started to appear in texts in the late 15th to early 16th centuries, reflecting a formal tone often associated with discussions and decisions in legal, political, and academic settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,696 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.