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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.”
The Guardian · 25 Aug 2026
“Photograph: Veronika Snoj The role and power of women in society also seems to be a unifying factor.”
The Guardian · 12 Aug 2026

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