uni-, un-

(Latin: one, single; a word element for number 1)

unifarious (adjective) (not comparable)
Pertaining to something that is arranged in a single row or series.
unification
unified field theory
1. Any theory that combines two or more field theories; such as, Maxwell's unification of the field theories of electricity and magnetism by developing the theory of electromagnetism.
2. Specifically, the effort by Einstein and others to unify gravitational force and electromagnetic force with a single set of laws and, more generally, to provide a geometrical interpretation for all physical interactions.
unified principle
The statement that when an isolated system performs a process after the removal of a series of internal constraints, it will reach a unique state of equilibrium.
unifier
uniflorous
Having just one flower.
unifoliate
uniform
uniformity
uniformly
uniformness
unify
unigravida
A woman who has her first pregnancy.
unilateral (adjective), more unilateral, most unilateral
1. A reference to an action which has been decided on and which affects only one country, side, person, etc. involved: Only one nation resolved to carry out a unilateral disarmament, and it proved to be most difficult to accomplish.
2. Relating to or affecting only one side of an organ of the body or any other structure: Jeff's nose was examined for obstructing polyps and they were found to be unilateral, or in his left nostril, and not bilateral.
3. Etymology: from Latin unus, "one, unique" + lateralis or latus, "sided" or "the side, the flank of humans or animals."
Referring to one side only.
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Conveying something that is decided by just one person.
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Conveying something that is decided by just one person.
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unilateral hemianopia
Hemianopsia affecting only one eye.