- pronunciation:
- yu
nae
nih
m
s
- features:
- Word History, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
in complete agreement.
The group is unanimous in wanting a new leader. |
| definition 2: |
showing, based on, or characterized by complete agreement.
Hal was elected treasurer by a unanimous vote. |
| derivations: |
unanimously (adv.), unanimity (n.), unanimousness (n.) |
Unanimous comes from
unanimus, a Latin word that means "of one mind."