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Meaning of unit
A single thing, person, or group that is part of a larger whole
Etymology of unit
The word "unit" comes from the Old French "unite", which is derived from the Latin "unitas", meaning "oneness" or "unity"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a single thing or person that is part of a larger whole
Synonyms
entity
component
part
element
section
division
segment
module
piece
portion
fraction
item
object
thing
whole
system
organization
team
group
company
firm
corporation
business
enterprise
institution
establishment
individual
person
being
creature
organism
living thing
cell
molecule
atom
particle
entity
unitary
singular
solo
separate
distinct
discrete
independent
self-contained
autonomous
Definitions
- A single thing, person, or group that is part of a larger whole
- * A fixed amount or quantity of something, used as a standard of measurement
- * A device or system that performs a specific function
- * A group of people who work together as a team
Usage Examples
- The army is made up of many different units, each with its own specialized function
- * The unit of measurement for length is the meter
- * The new employee will be working as part of a team, but will also be responsible for managing their own unit
Antonyms
plurality
multitude
diversity
variety
difference
distinction
separation
division
disunity
fragmentation
isolation
loneliness
solitude
disconnection
detachment
independence
individuality
separateness
disjointedness
disconnectedness
discontinuity