oneness

/'wʌnnis/

Thân thiện

A family holds hands in a circle, feeling a deep sense of oneness.

Definition

Noun: 1. The state or quality of being one; singleness; unity: The condition of forming a single, complete, or undivided whole. 2. The quality of being united in purpose, feeling, or character; harmony; agreement: A state of concord and lack of division. 3. (In philosophy or spirituality) The state of being one with the universe, God, or a supreme reality; a sense of universal connection: A metaphysical concept of fundamental unity.

Usage

"Oneness" is a formal and often abstract noun. It is used to describe a state of unity, wholeness, or complete agreement. It is common in philosophical, spiritual, and sociological contexts. - It is typically used as an uncountable noun (e.g., a sense of oneness). - It can be modified by adjectives (e.g., profound oneness, spiritual oneness).

Examples

1. Singleness/Unity:

   • The oneness of the nation was celebrated after the war.
   • The artist sought to express the oneness of humanity in her painting.

2. Harmony/Agreement:

   • The team's success stemmed from their oneness of purpose.
   • There was a remarkable oneness of opinion among the committee members.

3. Spiritual/Philosophical Unity:

   • Meditation can lead to a feeling of oneness with nature.
   • Many religions teach the oneness of God.

Advanced Usage

• "A sense of oneness": A feeling or awareness of unity or connection.
  • The ceremony fostered a deep sense of oneness among the participants.
• "Oneness with": Used to indicate a state of unity or identification with something else.
  • The poet described his oneness with the landscape.

Variants and Related Words

• Unity (n): The state of being united or joined as a whole. (A more common synonym, often used in similar contexts but can be more general.)
• Singleness (n): The quality of being one in number; uniqueness. (Focuses more on the aspect of being one, not many.)
• Wholeness (n): The state of forming a complete and harmonious whole; integrity.
• Harmony (n): The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole; agreement.

Synonyms

• Unity
• Unification
• Singleness
• Wholeness
• Integrity (in the sense of completeness)
• Concord
• Solidarity

Antonyms

• Division
• Separateness
• Disunity
• Discord
• Multiplicity
• Fragmentation

Related Idioms and Phrases

• (To achieve/feel) a state of oneness: To reach or experience a condition of perfect unity.
  • Through yoga, she sought to achieve a state of oneness.
• Oneness of mind: Complete agreement in thought or opinion.
  • The council acted with an impressive oneness of mind.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being united into one

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unity