ETYM Abbrev. from unity.
(quantity) Standard quantity in relation to which other quantities are measured. There have been many systems of units. Some ancient units, such as the day, the foot, and the pound, are still in use. si units, the latest version of the metric system, are widely used in science.
1. A single undivided natural entity occurring in the composition of something else; SYN. building block.
2. A single undivided whole.
3. An individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole.
4. An organization regarded as part of a larger social group; SYN. social unit. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. unite, French unité, Latin unitas, from unus one. Related to One, Unit.
1. The state of being one; oneness.
2. Concord; harmony; conjunction; agreement; uniformity.
3. Any definite quantity, or aggregate of quantities or magnitudes taken as one, or for which 1 is made to stand in calculation.
4. In dramatic composition, one of the principles by which a uniform tenor of story and propriety of representation are preserved.
5. Such a combination of parts as to constitute a whole, or a kind of symmetry of style and character.
6. The peculiar characteristics of an estate held by several in joint tenancy. + prikaži više