01 n. The state of being one; oneness.
pl.
Unities ((#))
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1.
The state of being one; oneness.“Whatever we can consider as one thing suggests to the understanding the idea of unity.” — Locks.
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2.
Concord; harmony; conjunction; agreement; uniformity; as, a unity of proofs; unity of doctrine.“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” — Ps. cxxxiii. 1.
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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.(Math.)
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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.(Poetry & Rhet.)
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Such a combination of parts as to constitute a whole, or a kind of symmetry of style and character.(Fine Arts & Mus.)
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The peculiar characteristics of an estate held by several in joint tenancy.(Law)