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What is another word for Unit? – 251 Unit Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    entity whole part section division group team company organization firm business establishment institution component element module segment piece portion fraction item object thing individual person being creature single solitary separate distinct discrete independent self-contained cohesive unified integral entire complete total aggregate collective assembly combination merger amalgam union alliance coalition confederation federation association partnership syndicate consortium cooperative corporation enterprise outfit unitary singular lone one solo

    Meaning of Unit

    A single thing, person, or group that is part of a larger whole.

    Definitions

    • A single thing, person, or group that is part of a larger whole
    • A fixed amount or quantity of something, used as a standard of measurement
    • A device or piece of equipment that is part of a larger system
    • A military formation, especially one that is part of a larger force
    • A measure of alcohol or drug consumption, used to calculate an individual's intake

    Etymology of Unit

    The word "unit" comes from the Old French "unite", which is derived from the Latin "unitas", meaning "oneness" or "unity"
    The Latin "unitas" is a noun formed from the adjective "unus", meaning "one"
    The word "unit" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a single thing or person that is part of a larger whole

    Example Uses

    • The army is divided into smaller units, each with its own commander
    • The company is a single unit, but it has several different departments
    • The doctor recommended that I limit my daily alcohol intake to two units
    • The new policy is designed to promote unity among the different units of the organization
    • The teacher divided the class into small units to work on the project

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    plurality multiplicity diversity variety difference distinction separation division fragmentation disunity discord disagreement conflict clash opposition resistance obstacle hindrance barrier blockage impediment complication confusion chaos disorder disarray mess multitude array assortment collection gathering accumulation aggregation conglomeration mixture medley jumble mishmash

    Related Nouns

    group team company organization firm business establishment institution component element module segment piece portion fraction item object thing individual person being creature single entity whole part section division department branch office bureau agency unitary singular lone one solo collective assembly combination merger amalgam union alliance coalition confederation federation association partnership syndicate consortium cooperative corporation enterprise outfit

    Related Verbs

    unite join combine merge amalgamate integrate consolidate coordinate organize assemble gather collect aggregate congregate flock herd group team partner associate affiliate ally cooperate collaborate unify singularize individualize separate divide dissociate disconnect disunite fragment disintegrate decompose dismantle

    Related Adjectives

    single solitary separate distinct discrete independent self-contained cohesive unified integral entire complete total aggregate collective unitary singular lone one solo individual personal private unique special particular specific exclusive sole only unified combined merged integrated coordinated organized assembled gathered collected aggregated congregated united joined connected linked associated affiliated allied cooperative collaborative harmonious consistent congruent compatible complementary supplementary