unified
UK: ˈjuːnɪfaɪd | US: ˈjuːnɪfaɪd
adj. combined or united into a single entity
vt. made to form a coherent whole (past tense of unify)
unified = uni<one> + fy<make> + ed<past participle suffix>
- uni (from Latin unus, meaning "one")
- fy (from Latin -ficare, a verbal suffix meaning "to make")
- ed (English past participle suffix, indicating completed action)
Etymology Origin:
The word unified traces back to Latin unus (one) combined with the verb-forming suffix -fy (to make). It entered English via Old French unifier, retaining the core idea of "making into one." The addition of -ed marks it as a past participle, describing something that has been brought into unity. This reflects a logical progression from division to cohesion, often used in contexts like politics, science, or systems.
The team worked tirelessly to create a unified strategy.
Under the new policy, the departments became unified in their goals.
The treaty unified the two nations after years of conflict.
Her speech unified the audience, inspiring collective action.
The software update unified all user interfaces across platforms.