disunity

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being unified or combined, but having elements that are in opposition or in disagreement.

  - "The disunity within the team was causing them to lose games."
  - "Despite their personal disunity, the siblings remained close friends."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈjuːnɪti/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disunity
unity , insanity , purity

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Variants

List of all variants of disunity that leads to same result
disunities , disunity

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Etymology

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From Old French desunite, from desunir to undo, dis- not + unir to join.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disunity' contains the word 'unity', highlighting the opposing elements within.

2. In the context of music, disunity can refer to the use of dissonant chords or melodies.

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Related Concepts

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1. conflict: Disunity often leads to conflict, both on a personal and larger scale.

2. division: Disunity can result in division, as seen in political and social contexts.

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Culture

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Disunity has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore conflict and division. In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the disunity between the Montagues and Capulets leads to tragic consequences.

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   - Associate the word 'disunity' with words like 'conflict' and 'disagreement'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D.I.S.U.N.I.T.Y: Disagreement, Isolation, Struggle, Unrest, Negative, and Tension.

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