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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

unidirectional

IPA: /ˌjuːnɪdɪˈrɛkʃənl/

KK: /junɪdəˈrɛkʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves or operates in only one direction without the ability to change or reverse direction.

Example: The unidirectional flow of traffic helps to reduce congestion on the roads.

unifiable

IPA: /ˈjuːnɪfaɪəbl/

KK: /junəˈfaɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be brought together or combined into a single unit.

Example: The two theories are unifiable under a common framework.

unification

IPA: /ˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /junəfəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process or result of making things into one or bringing them together.

Example: The unification of the two countries led to a stronger alliance.

uniformitarian

IPA: //juːnɪˈfɔːrmɪˌtɛəriən//

KK: /junɪfɔrmɪˈtɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the idea that the same natural processes that operate in the present have always operated in the past, especially in geology.

Example: The uniformitarian theory suggests that the Earth's features were shaped by the same processes we observe today.

noun

Definition: A person who believes in the idea that the same natural processes that operate in the present have always operated in the past, shaping the Earth over time.

Example: The uniformitarian presented evidence to support his theory about the Earth's geological changes.

uniformity

IPA: /juːnɪˈfɔːrmɪti/

KK: /junɪˈfɔrmɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being the same or similar in appearance, character, or nature, without differences or variations.

Example: The uniformity of the design made the buildings look very similar.

unilateral

IPA: /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

KK: /junɪˈlɛtərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affecting only one side or party, often used in contexts like agreements or decisions that involve only one participant.

Example: The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty without consulting its allies.

unilateralism

IPA: /ˌjuːnɪˈlætəˌrəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˌjunɪˈlɛtərəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of handling international relations where a country acts on its own without seeking agreement or cooperation from other countries, even those it is allied with.

Example: The country's unilateralism in trade negotiations led to tensions with its partners.

unilaterally

IPA: /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəli/

KK: /junɪˈlætərəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves only one side or party, without agreement or cooperation from others.

Example: The company decided to unilaterally change the terms of the contract without consulting the employees.

unilinear

IPA: /ˌjuːnɪˈlɪnɪə/

KK: /ˌjunɪˈlɪnɪər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a process that progresses in a single, straight line or sequence, often moving from simpler to more complex stages.

Example: The unilinear model of development suggests that all societies evolve in a similar manner over time.

unilingual

IPA: /ˌjuːnɪˈlɪŋkwəl/

KK: /junɪˈlɪŋkwəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or using only one language.

Example: The unilingual document was easy to understand for everyone who spoke that language.

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