unification
UK: ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən | US: ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
n. the process of being united or made into a whole
n. the act of combining different groups, systems, or entities into a single unit
unification = uni<one> + fic<make> + ation<noun suffix>
- uni (from Latin unus, meaning "one")
- fic (from Latin facere, meaning "to make" or "to do")
- ation (a noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word unification traces back to Latin roots, combining unus (one) and facere (to make). It entered English via Old French unifier, reflecting the idea of "making into one." The suffix -ation was added to form a noun describing the process. Historically, the term has been used in political, social, and technical contexts to denote the merging of disparate elements into a cohesive whole.
The unification of East and West Germany in 1990 marked a historic moment.
Scientific theories often aim for the unification of disparate phenomena under a single framework.
The treaty led to the unification of the two rival factions.
Linguistic unification can strengthen cultural ties among diverse communities.
The software update enabled the unification of previously incompatible systems.