unanimous

adjective

unan·​i·​mous yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs How to pronounce unanimous (audio)
1
: formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all
2
: being of one mind : agreeing
unanimously adverb

Examples of unanimous in a Sentence

The judges made a unanimous ruling. a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities
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Blachowicz successfully defended his title with a unanimous decision win over Israel Adesanya in March 2021. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Despite the excitement and hope that Chandler would rebound with a win, Oliveira was too much for him and won by unanimous decision. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 The bout saw the 27-year old former YouTuber defeat the 58-year old former boxing champion in a unanimous decision. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024 Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions has heard the rumors and speculation that his fight with Mike Tyson was rigged since the Nov. 15 bout ended with the 58-year-old boxing legend losing by unanimous decision to the 27-year-old fighter. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unanimous 

Word History

Etymology

Latin unanimus, from unus one + animus mind — more at one, animate

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of unanimous was in 1621

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Cite this Entry

“Unanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanimous. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

unanimous

adjective
unan·​i·​mous yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs How to pronounce unanimous (audio)
1
: being of one mind : agreeing completely
the councillors were unanimous in their approval of the report
2
: agreed to by all
a unanimous vote
unanimity
ˌyü-nə-ˈnim-ət-ē
noun
unanimously
yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs-lē
adverb

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