1. Noun
The state of being one; oneness.
2. Noun
Concord; harmony; conjunction; agreement; uniformity; as, a unity of proofs; unity of doctrine.
3. Noun
Any definite quantity, or aggregate of quantities or magnitudes taken as one, or for which 1 is made to stand in calculation; thus, in a table of natural sines, the radius of the circle is regarded as unity.
4. Noun
In dramatic composition, one of the principles by which a uniform tenor of story and propriety of representation are preserved; conformity in a composition to these; in oratory, discourse, etc., the due subordination and reference of every part to the development of the leading idea or the eastablishment of the main proposition.
5. Noun
Such a combination of parts as to constitute a whole, or a kind of symmetry of style and character.
6. Noun
The peculiar characteristics of an estate held by several in joint tenancy.
7. Noun
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"; "they had lunch at one"
Vocabulary classified under Mathematics
8. Noun
the quality of being united into one
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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