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Unifying

/ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    To make or become united, uniform, or whole.

    "The new policy aims at unifying the various departments within the organization."
  2. 2

    To bring together different elements into a single entity.

    "The artist's work is focused on unifying diverse cultural influences."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'unifying' is derived from the verb 'unify', which comes from the Latin root 'unificare', meaning 'to make one'. The prefix 'uni-' means 'one', and the suffix '-fy' means 'to make'. The term evolved through Middle English before solidifying in modern usage.

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