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UNIT Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word unit. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word unit. (close relations)
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article
nounn
noun

• nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

• one of a class of artifacts

• a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)

• (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase

verb

• bind by a contract; especially for a training period

component
nounn
noun

• an abstract part of something

• something determined in relation to something that includes it

• an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

division
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an army unit large enough to sustain combat

• one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole

• the act or process of dividing

• an administrative unit in government or business

• discord that splits a group

• a league ranked by quality

• (biology) a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category

• (botany) taxonomic unit of plants corresponding to a phylum

• a unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings

• a group of ships of similar type

• an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication; the quotient of two numbers is computed

• the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart

element
nounn
noun

• an abstract part of something

• an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

• any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

• the most favorable environment for a plant or animal

• one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe

• the situation in which you are happiest and most effective

• a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone

entity
nounn
noun

• that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

item
nounn
noun

• a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

• a small part that can be considered separately from the whole

• a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection

• an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

• an individual instance of a type of symbol

adverb

• (used when listing or enumerating items) also

member
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

• anything that belongs to a set or class

• an external body part that projects from the body

• an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations)

• the male sex organ

module
nounn
noun

• one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

• detachable compartment of a spacecraft

• computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware)

• a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components

object
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

verb

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

part
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• something determined in relation to something that includes it

• something less than the whole of a human artifact

• a portion of a natural object

• that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation

• the extended spatial location of something

• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

• assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

• one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole

• a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions

• the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music

• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

• an item that is an instance of some type

adverb

• to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

verb

• go one's own way; move apart

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• depart for someplace

• move or break apart

• force, take, or pull apart

piece
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a separate part of a whole

• an item that is an instance of some type

• a portion of a natural object

• a musical work that has been created

• an instance of some kind

• an artistic or literary composition

• a portable gun

• a serving that has been cut from a larger portion

• a distance

• a work of art of some artistic value

• a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

• a share of something

• game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games

verb

• to join or unite the pieces of

• create by putting components or members together

• join during spinning

• eat intermittently; take small bites of

• repair by adding pieces

portion
nounn
noun

• something determined in relation to something that includes it

• something less than the whole of a human artifact

• the allotment of some amount by dividing something

• assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

• money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

verb

• give out

section
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

• a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope

• a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people

• one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

• a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon

• one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole

• a land unit equal to 1 square mile

• (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid

• a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately

• a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class

• a small army unit usually having a special function

• a specialized division of a large organization

• a segment of a citrus fruit

• the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

verb

• divide into segments

segment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

• one of the parts into which something naturally divides

verb

• divide into segments

• divide or split up

thing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a special situation

• an action

• a special abstraction

• an artifact

• an event

• a vaguely specified concern

• a statement regarded as an object

• an entity that is not named specifically

• any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence

• a special objective

• a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion

• a separate and self-contained entity

unity
nounn
noun

• an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

• the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

• the quality of being united into one

whole
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

• (of siblings) having the same parents

noun

• all of something including all its component elements or parts

• an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

adverb

• to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely

adjective satellite

• not injured or harmed

• exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

• acting together as a single undiversified whole

building block
nounn
noun

• a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else

• a block of material used in construction work

identity element
nounn
noun

• an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates

social unit
nounn
noun

• an organization regarded as part of a larger social group

Best Hypernyms For UNIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for unit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
component constituent object organisation organization part portion thing whole
Phrases (3)
component partdefinite quantityphysical object

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