unanimous
UK: juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs | US: juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs
adj. fully in agreement; sharing the same opinion
The word "unanimous" originates from Latin unanimis, combining unus (one) and animus (mind/spirit). It literally means "of one mind," reflecting complete agreement among a group. The morpheme un- preserves the sense of unity, while -anim- (seen in words like "animate" or "animal") conveys shared spirit or intention. The suffix -ous turns the root into an adjective. Over time, the term evolved from literal "one mind" to figurative "shared opinion" in English.
The jury reached a unanimous verdict after hours of deliberation.
The committee was unanimous in supporting the new policy.
Her proposal passed with unanimous approval.
They were unanimous in their decision to cancel the event.
A unanimous vote is rare in such a diverse group.