unit
UK: ˈjuːnɪt | US: ˈjuːnɪt
n. a single thing or person regarded as part of a group or whole
n. a standardized quantity in measurement (e.g., meter, liter)
n. a distinct part of a larger structure (e.g., apartment unit)
unit = uni<one> + t<noun suffix>
- uni (from Latin unus, meaning "one")
- t (a nominalizing suffix, often used to form abstract nouns)
Etymology Origin:
The word unit traces back to Latin unitas, derived from unus (one). It entered English via Old French unite in the late 15th century, retaining its core meaning of "oneness" or "a single entity." The suffix -t (from Latin -tas) was commonly used to form nouns denoting state or quality (e.g., liberty, unity). Over time, unit expanded to describe standardized measurements and modular components, reflecting its foundational idea of indivisibility.
The apartment complex has 50 residential units.
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system.
Each soldier is a vital unit in the army.
The course is divided into six learning units.
This machine’s processing unit needs replacement.