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Webster 1913 Edition


Unanimous

U-nan′i-mous

(ū̍-năn′ĭ-mŭs)
,
Adj.
[L.
unanimus
,
unanimis
;
unus
one +
animus
mind: cf. F.
unanime
. See
Unit
, and
Animate
.]
1.
Being of one mind; agreeing in opinion, design, or determination; consentient; not discordant or dissentient; harmonious;
as, the assembly was
unanimous
; the members of the council were
unanimous
.
“Both in one faith unanimous.”
Milton.
2.
Formed with unanimity; indicating unanimity; having the agreement and consent of all; agreed upon without the opposition or contradiction of any;
as, a
unanimous
opinion; a
unanimous
vote
.
U-nan′i-mous-ly
,
adv.
U-nan′i-mous-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Unanimous

UNAN'IMOUS

, a.
1.
Being of one mind; agreeing in opinion or determination; as, the house of assembly was unanimous; the members of the council were unanimous.
2.
Formed by unanimity; as a unanimous vote.

Definition 2024


unanimous

unanimous

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Adjective

unanimous (not comparable)

  1. Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
    The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous.
  2. Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.
    We were unanimous: the President had to go.

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