English dictionary · noun

universe

The sum of everything that exists in the cosmos.

Meaning and definitions

1. The sum of everything that exists in the cosmos.
2. An entity similar to our universe; one component of a larger entity known as the multiverse.
3. Everything under consideration.

Connected roots

• uni-

  one

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These words share a recorded root connection. A shared root is a learning clue; it does not establish every step in a word’s history.

• unity

  the state of being united or joined as a whole

• unilateral

  Done by one side only.

• unison

  Identical pitch between two notes or sounds; the simultaneous playing of notes of identical pitch (or separated by one or more octaves).

• unisex

  Not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any sex or gender.

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