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u⋅nan⋅i⋅mous

  [yoo-nan-uh-muhs]
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–adjective
1. of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed.
2. characterized by or showing complete agreement: a unanimous vote.
Origin:
1615–25; < L ūnanim(us) (ūn(us) one + animus mind, heart, feeling) + -ous

Related forms:
u⋅nan⋅i⋅mous⋅ly, adverb
u⋅nan⋅i⋅mous⋅ness, noun
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u·nan·i·mous   (yŏŏ-nān'ə-məs)   
adj.  
  1. Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
  2. Based on or characterized by complete assent or agreement.

[From Latin ūnanimus : ūnus, one; see oi-no- in Indo-European roots + animus, mind; see anə- in Indo-European roots.]
u·nan'i·mous·ly adv., u·nan'i·mous·ness n.
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