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one⋅ness

[wuhn-nis]
–noun
1. the quality of being one; singleness.
2. uniqueness.
3. sameness; identity.
4. unity of thought, feeling, belief, aim, etc.; agreement; concord.
5. a strong feeling of closeness or affinity; union: He feels a oneness with God.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME onnesse; OE ānnes; see one, -ness
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one·ness   (wŭn'nĭs)   
n.  
  1. The quality or state of being one; singleness or wholeness.

  2. Singularity; uniqueness.

  3. A state or condition of perfect harmony or accord: "He intuited global truths. He thrilled at his oneness with humanity" (Sally Jacobs).

  4. Sameness of character: the disagreeable oneness of roadside landscapes.

  5. Unison; agreement: oneness of mind and purpose.

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