unification
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/ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
making one
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unification' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'unificare,' where 'uni-' meant 'one' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'unificare' transformed into the French word 'unification,' and eventually became the modern English word 'unification' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make one,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of being united or made into a whole.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of being united or made into a whole.
The unification of the two countries was a historic event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35