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unification — the process of being united or made into a whole

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process of being united or made into a whole

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

Example Sentences

  • The couple's unification of their sock drawers was more challenging than their actual marriage.
  • The unification of the two companies created the world's largest pizza delivery empire.
  • Korean unification remains one of the most important political goals in Northeast Asia.

unification

NOUN

[/ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/]

the process of being united or made into a whole

The leader's unification of the divided team began by locking the two giant puzzle pieces together.
💡 Concept

The leader's unification of the divided team began by locking the two giant puzzle pieces together.

UNI(one) + FIC(make) + ATION(process) — unification is the process of making many separate parts into one.
🧠 Mnemonic

UNI(one) + FIC(make) + ATION(process) — unification is the process of making many separate parts into one.

After giving up on classification, he chose simplification, which finally led to the unification of all the cables into one bundle.
🎵 Rhyme

After giving up on classification, he chose simplification, which finally led to the unification of all the cables into one bundle.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixuni--
Root-fic-
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'unificare' meaning 'to make one', derived from 'unus' (one) and 'facere' (to make). The suffix '-tion' comes from Latin, forming abstract nouns from verbs.

Breakdown

uni- (one) + -fy (to make) + -tion (noun/process) = unification

🎵Rhyme

nation
creation
education
foundation

🔗Collocations

German unification
achieve unification
peaceful unification
political unification
unification process
national unification

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The couple's unification of their sock drawers was more challenging than their actual marriage.”

😄 Fun example

“The unification of the two companies created the world's largest pizza delivery empire.”

“Korean unification remains one of the most important political goals in Northeast Asia.”

“The unification of different musical styles resulted in a unique and innovative sound.”

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