Word
unifying
Phoneticsuni·fy·ing
US/ˈjunəˌfaɪɪŋ/
UK/jˈuːnɪfˌaɪɪŋ/
Definition
adj. bringing different people, things, or ideas together to form a single group. It describes something that helps everyone agree or work as one.
adj. serving to bring separate parts together into a cohesive whole or to create a sense of shared purpose. Often used attributively to describe concepts like themes, forces, or leaders.
Examples
“The team needs a unifying goal to work better together.”
“The new president gave a speech focused on unifying the country after a long and difficult election.”
“The architect used a consistent palette of natural materials as a unifying element to connect the modern glass extension with the original stone cottage.”
Examples
simple
“The team needs a unifying goal to work better together.”
contextual
“The new president gave a speech focused on unifying the country after a long and difficult election.”
complex
“The architect used a consistent palette of natural materials as a unifying element to connect the modern glass extension with the original stone cottage.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb 'unify'.
Real-World Examples
“A double major in physics and photography, Carter went to grad school for architecture in hopes of “unifying my left and right brain”, he says.” “Photograph: Veronika Snoj The role and power of women in society also seems to be a unifying factor.” Scan code
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