unified
/ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [jˈunəfˌaɪd] /ˈjuː.nə.faɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [jˈunəfˌaɪd] /ˈyü-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unified (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unified — adjective
- unifiedpositive
- more unifiedcomparative
- most unifiedsuperlative
1. Different parts, groups, or things that are joined or connected so that they for
Different parts, groups, or things that are joined or connected so that they form a single whole.
After years of conflict, the two tribes formed a unified council to manage shared resources.
unified + noun as pre-modifier
The company’s new unified software system handles sales, payroll, and inventory in one place.
unified + noun as pre-modifier (unified system)
Quan argued that a unified approach to climate policy would benefit all participating nations.
The school board and parents presented a unified front against the proposed budget cuts.
Mei believes that Europe will remain unified despite economic disagreements between member states.
- united
broader term: can describe shared feelings and goals, not just structural oneness
- integrated
emphasizes parts that fit together smoothly as a functioning whole
- merged
implies previous separate entities blended into one, losing separate identity
- combined
broadest term; may mean simply placed together without full integration
- divided
separated into opposing or distinct parts
- fragmented
broken into separate pieces that do not form a whole
- split
divided into groups that disagree or go separate ways
用法筆記
Often used before nouns as a modifier (unified system, unified approach) or after linking verbs such as become, remain, and stay in predicative position. In political contexts, unified often describes nations, parties, or groups that have overcome internal division.
常見錯誤
❖ 'The team felt unified in their desire to win.' ✅ 'The team felt united in their desire to win.' — Use 'united' for shared feelings or opinions; use 'unified' for parts working together as a single system.