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unity

ˈjunɪti
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Sheet with an allegorical depiction and two verses arguing for unity, harmony and reconciliation between the religions in the United Netherlands, 1623. Four personifications of Unity, Godliness, Sincerity and Prudence burn incendiary books, pamphlets and prints in the Fire of Love brought by angels. On the right, Charity of the Fatherland dispels Discord and Illegal Governmentalism. On the left, War and Vigilance drag the personification referred to as Opportunity to the hair. At the top, Christ reconciles two adherents of different religions. Under the print is a sheet with an explanation of the representation in verse form in 2 and 3 columns in Dutch.
Sheet with an allegorical depiction and two verses arguing for unity, harmony and reconciliation between the religions in the United Netherlands, 1623. Four personifications of Unity, Godliness, Sincerity and Prudence burn incendiary books, pamphlets and prints in the Fire of Love brought by angels. On the right, Charity of the Fatherland dispels Discord and Illegal Governmentalism. On the left, War and Vigilance drag the personification referred to as Opportunity to the hair. At the top, Christ reconciles two adherents of different religions. Under the print is a sheet with an explanation of the representation in verse form in 2 and 3 columns in Dutch.
  1. (n) unity
    the quality of being united into one
  2. (n) unity
    the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it","they had lunch at one"
  3. (n) unity
    an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting "the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development","he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia"
Illustrations
The Upcoming Unity and Indivisibility of the Batavian Commonwealth, allegorical decorations on the facade of the City Hall on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Illustration in the Batavian revolution and alliance almanach for 1796.
The Upcoming Unity and Indivisibility of the Batavian Commonwealth, allegorical decorations on the facade of the City Hall on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Illustration in the Batavian revolution and alliance almanach for 1796.
This fan is entirely devoted to warfare. It is a good example of unity in blade and frame. The blade has an uncommon, asymmetrical distribution on the front, with a French army camp on the left and a marshal on the right who parades with high French officers on horseback. In the left cartouche: the soldiers in gray uniforms with tricorns adorned with white cocarde's are French troops between 1734 and 1757. From 1762 the cocarde's are black. A group of 'anspessades' can probably be seen here; noblemen, elite soldiers, who served in the infantry: 12 in a company of 300 men. In the right cartouche: the cavalrymen in blue justaucorps (with red sleeve wraps) are most likely Gardes du Corps, Maison du Roi. The cavalrymen in red coats are Gendarmes de la Garde or Chevaux armies de la Garde or Mousquetaires. The figure in the middle - with a marshal's staff in the right hand - wears the blue ribbon of the Ordre du Saint Esprit over the left shoulder. Louis XV (1710-1715-1774) may be depicted here. This king waged the War of the Austrian Succession between 1740-8 in connection with the succession of Maria Theresia in the Austrian hereditary lands. The French, led by Maurits van Saksen, defeated the banned English, Dutch and Austrians at the battle of Fontenay (Hainaut) on 11 May 1746 and at Lafeld (July 1747). The troops in the background are French regiments, see the white French royal flags. On one of the lines a soldier with a 'sponton' (officer) or a halberd (non-commissioned officer) can be seen. The composite ornamental border around the images is particularly striking. In addition to the military attributes one would expect on such a fan, various vegetables, including radish, eggplant, squash and beans, are prominently displayed in the center along with fruits and shells. Finally, the small cascade in the corner stands out. At the back, extra strips of paper were glued over the ends of the legs, so that the top could be painted over the entire width. The frame, built from rocailles, is particularly richly carved in relief with all kinds of military attributes. In the central reserve, a farmy scene in the style of the Flemish painter David Teniers the younger (1610-1690), whose work was particularly popular in France in the 18th century and was published many times in graphics. On the frame a trophy with artillery and rod bundle
This fan is entirely devoted to warfare. It is a good example of unity in blade and frame. The blade has an uncommon, asymmetrical distribution on the front, with a French army camp on the left and a marshal on the right who parades with high French officers on horseback. In the left cartouche: the soldiers in gray uniforms with tricorns adorned with white cocarde's are French troops between 1734 and 1757. From 1762 the cocarde's are black. A group of 'anspessades' can probably be seen here; noblemen, elite soldiers, who served in the infantry: 12 in a company of 300 men. In the right cartouche: the cavalrymen in blue justaucorps (with red sleeve wraps) are most likely Gardes du Corps, Maison du Roi. The cavalrymen in red coats are Gendarmes de la Garde or Chevaux armies de la Garde or Mousquetaires. The figure in the middle - with a marshal's staff in the right hand - wears the blue ribbon of the Ordre du Saint Esprit over the left shoulder. Louis XV (1710-1715-1774) may be depicted here. This king waged the War of the Austrian Succession between 1740-8 in connection with the succession of Maria Theresia in the Austrian hereditary lands. The French, led by Maurits van Saksen, defeated the banned English, Dutch and Austrians at the battle of Fontenay (Hainaut) on 11 May 1746 and at Lafeld (July 1747). The troops in the background are French regiments, see the white French royal flags. On one of the lines a soldier with a 'sponton' (officer) or a halberd (non-commissioned officer) can be seen. The composite ornamental border around the images is particularly striking. In addition to the military attributes one would expect on such a fan, various vegetables, including radish, eggplant, squash and beans, are prominently displayed in the center along with fruits and shells. Finally, the small cascade in the corner stands out. At the back, extra strips of paper were glued over the ends of the legs, so that the top could be painted over the entire width. The frame, built from rocailles, is particularly richly carved in relief with all kinds of military attributes. In the central reserve, a farmy scene in the style of the Flemish painter David Teniers the younger (1610-1690), whose work was particularly popular in France in the 18th century and was published many times in graphics. On the frame a trophy with artillery and rod bundle
Bas-relief with two soldiers shaking hands in a temple as a symbol of unity. The man on the right wears a crown. In the center of Vincenzo Giustiniani's coat of arms. Print is part of an album with a series of prints after the sculptures in the collection in the Galleria Giustiniani in Rome.
Bas-relief with two soldiers shaking hands in a temple as a symbol of unity. The man on the right wears a crown. In the center of Vincenzo Giustiniani's coat of arms. Print is part of an album with a series of prints after the sculptures in the collection in the Galleria Giustiniani in Rome.
Allegory of the restoration of unity in the Netherlands through the restoration of Stadholder William V in 1787. In the foreground, four monsters are chased away by the Prussian eagle. Behind them the busts of William V and his consort. On the left the Dutch virgin who again receives the seven tied arrows from Mars. In the background the Temple of Liberty and on the left the Maritime Navigation awakened by Mercury. The print comes with a printed statement.
Allegory of the restoration of unity in the Netherlands through the restoration of Stadholder William V in 1787. In the foreground, four monsters are chased away by the Prussian eagle. Behind them the busts of William V and his consort. On the left the Dutch virgin who again receives the seven tied arrows from Mars. In the background the Temple of Liberty and on the left the Maritime Navigation awakened by Mercury. The print comes with a printed statement.
Christ, enthroned in the clouds, is holding a ring (symbol of authority and unity) with the three monarchs of the world. On the right a company is playing music, a little lower are figures kneeling in worship.
Christ, enthroned in the clouds, is holding a ring (symbol of authority and unity) with the three monarchs of the world. On the right a company is playing music, a little lower are figures kneeling in worship.
The God Brahma who sits in a white temple in holy four unity is worshiped by two women with gifts. Around the scene a narrow white border and a wide red border with rounded corners.
The God Brahma who sits in a white temple in holy four unity is worshiped by two women with gifts. Around the scene a narrow white border and a wide red border with rounded corners.
Allegorical performance around Allegory around the Christianization of Friesland and unity among the Germans. With caption of two lines in one line. Believe standing in radiant light.
Allegorical performance around Allegory around the Christianization of Friesland and unity among the Germans. With caption of two lines in one line. Believe standing in radiant light.
Allegorical representation of the role of Nassau in the unity of the Republic. With caption of two lines in one line.
Allegorical representation of the role of Nassau in the unity of the Republic. With caption of two lines in one line.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
  1. Unity
    (Math) Any definite quantity, or aggregate of quantities or magnitudes taken as one, or for which 1 is made to stand in calculation; thus, in a table of natural sines, the radius of the circle is regarded as unity.
  2. Unity
    (Poetry & Rhet) In dramatic composition, one of the principles by which a uniform tenor of story and propriety of representation are preserved; conformity in a composition to these; in oratory, discourse, etc., the due subordination and reference of every part to the development of the leading idea or the eastablishment of the main proposition.
  3. Unity
    (Fine Arts & Mus) Such a combination of parts as to constitute a whole, or a kind of symmetry of style and character.
  4. Unity
    (Law) The peculiar characteristics of an estate held by several in joint tenancy.
  5. Unity
    The state of being one; oneness. "Whatever we can consider as one thing suggests to the understanding the idea of unity ."
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  1. (n) unity
    The state or property of being one; oneness, as opposed to multiplicity; individuality, as opposed to plurality.
  2. (n) unity
    Organic totality; that interconnection of parts which constitutes a complex whole; a systematic whole as distinguished from its constituent parts: as, the unity of consciousness; the unity of an artistic creation. See def. 9.
  3. (n) unity
    Identity; self-sameness; uniformity.
  4. (n) unity
    The state of being united or combined in one; especially, union as connected parts of a complex whole: as, the national unity of the separate states.
  5. (n) unity
    Harmony or accord in sentiments, affection, action, etc.; concord.
  6. (n) unity
    Sameness of character or effect; agreement; coincidence.
  7. (n) unity
    In mathematics, a quantity which, multiplied by any quantity of the system considered, gives that same quantity as the product. Thus, in the theory of matrices, the matrix of any order having all the constituents zero except those of the principal diagonal, which are all ones, is the unity of that order. In ordinary algebra one, or the unit of abstract number, is the only unity. Unit and unity are words frequently confused; but with accurate writers unit is the standard of measurement, that which is counted, and has no reference to multiplication; while unity has reference to multiplication alone. In a multiple associative algebra there are as many units as the ordinal number of the algebra, but there can be but one unity, and there need not be any at all.
  8. (n) unity
    The principle by which a uniform tenor of story and propriety of representation is preserved in literary compositions; conformity in a composition to this principle; a reference to some one purpose or leading idea, or to the main proposition, in all the parts of a discourse or composition. The so-called Aristotelian law of unity of time, of place, and of action (called ‘the unities’) in a drama was the fundamental rule or general idea from which the French classical dramatic writers and critics derived, or to which they referred, all their practical rules for the construction of a drama. This law demanded that there should be no shifting of the scene from place to place, that the whole series of events should be such as might occur within the space of a single day, and that nothing should be admitted irrelevant to the development of the single plot.
  9. (n) unity
    In artistic creations, a combination of parts such as to constitute a whole or to exhibit a form of symmetry in style and character; the quality of any work by which all the parts are subordinate to or promotive of one general design or effect.
  10. (n) unity
    In law: The holding of the same estate in undivided shares by two or more; joint tenancy.
  11. (n) unity
    The joint possession by one person of two rights by several titles.
  12. (n) unity
    A gold coin of the reign of James I. See unite.
  13. (n) unity
    See primitive.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary
  1. (n) Unity
    ū′ni-ti oneness: state of being one or at one: agreement: the arrangement of all the parts to one purpose or effect: harmony:
  2. (n) Unity
    ū′ni-ti (math.) any quantity taken as one
Quotations
What ever beauty may be, it has for its basis order, and for its essence unity.
Father Andre
Felix Mendelssohn
The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.
Felix Mendelssohn
Anne Baxter
In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity.
Anne Baxter
Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.
Bible
Josiah Royce
Unless you can find some sort of loyalty, you cannot find unity and peace in your active living.
Josiah Royce
John Jay Chapman
Politics is organized hatred, that is unity.
John Jay Chapman
Etymology

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary OE. unite, F. unité, L. unitas, from unus, one. See One, and cf. Unit

Usage in the news

Unity is a matter of life and death in all 'hoods – in the prisons and on the streets. sfbayview.com

Factions in Gaza Make Unity Vow After Cease-Fire. nytimes.com

As Cease-Fire Holds in Gaza, Palestinians Press for Unity. nytimes.com

Today is Umoja, which stands for unity. ctv.tv

There have been many milestones along the road that Europe is on right now, searching for unity and a relief to its debt crisis. kunc.org

ABC7's leadership team was in Monrovia for a town hall meeting hosted by the Foothill Unity Center and moderated by ABC7 anchor David Ono. abclocal.go.com

LGBT Mormon Conference Brings Controversy but also Unity. kuer.org

If the emphasis of government programs remains on fostering differences rather than unity, then America may find itself in the kind of multicultural mess that exists in major European nations. ashingtontimes.com

Unity has been called in to promote Greek yoghurt brand Total, in the UK. prweek.com

On Monday, August 27th, the family of Michael Lembhard will end their 15-day vigil with a "People's Unity Rally". hvpress.net

"Bumps in the Road" is the title of the talk at 10 am Sunday, Nov 4, at Unity of Whidbey, 5671 Crawford Road. southwhidbeyrecord.com

Nancy Chudzik Butcher , of Hamlin, NY, formerly of Dunkirk, NY died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. observertoday.com

A force for unity among mortals. villagevoice.com

'Christmas Carol ' radio play coming to Unity Church. bellinghamherald.com

Setting Rivalries Aside for National Unity. nyc.org

Usage in scientific papers

We find that the phases of the complex eigenvalues are determined by the length p of the shortest periodic orbit present in an eigenfunction f as those of the p-th roots of unity.
Frobenius-Perron Resonances for Maps with a Mixed Phase Space

The radius of convergence of the hypergeometric series F (a, b; c; z) is unity.
Worldsheet and Spacetime Properties of p-p' System with B Field and Noncommutative Geometry

The irreducible length can be also viewed as a distance from the unity on the Cayley graph of the group G.
Random walks on hyperbolic groups and their Riemann surfaces

The fidelity of each conclusive event is unity with the event probability λ/4; ¯Fcon = λ.
Optimal conclusive teleportation of a d-dimensional unknown state

Successful models require that the dimensionless dropout parameter q is close to unity.
Entropy Evolution in Galaxy Groups and Clusters; A Comparison of External and Internal Heating

Usage in literature

In Mozart these long movements have nothing like the unity of those of Beethoven. "The Masters and their Music" by W. S. B. Mathews

The work, at first, lacked system and unity. "Colleges in America" by John Marshall Barker

A government of national unity was formed in May 2006 that is broadly representative of the Iraqi people. "The Iraq Study Group Report" by United States Institute for Peace

We may therefore pronounce with firmness, that unity was one cause of the Roman superiority. "The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. II (2 vols)" by Thomas De Quincey

This unity of place naturally suggests unity of action as to what is going on in that place. "Homer's Odyssey" by Denton J. Snider

The ideal is the principle of unity in motion in its historic evolution; like all development, it advances or recedes according to the times. "Essay on the Creative Imagination" by Th. Ribot

Elements of unity in the pluralism, 268. "The Will to Believe" by William James

Another beautiful characteristic of sanctification is perfect unity. "Sanctification" by J. W. Byers

In all these cases, observe, an intended unity must be the result of composition. "The Crown of Wild Olive" by John Ruskin

The great actual unity of human taste within the range of conventional history helps the pretension. "The Sense of Beauty" by George Santayana

Usage in poetry
The tiny ants together cling
In unity through weal or woe;
Then, why do we divided sing?
Odela-dela-delao!
For with the unity of branches
Will come a unity of speech,
Correcting old and groundless fancies
Discordant tongues could never reach.
Until beneath her spreading pinions,
And outstretched folds of liberty,
Men of all nations and dominions
Shall dwell in peace and unity.
Bees know the impulse of true oneness –
a wondrous sign of community.
A people of love, they toil as one,
and none is left out of their unity.
Oh, people, that thy grief might find express
To gather in some vast cathedral's hall,
That then in unity we might kneel and hear
Sublimity in sounds, voice our distress.
I LONGED to love a full-boughed beech
And be as high as he:
I stretched an arm within his reach,
And signalled unity.
But with his drip he forced a breach,
And tried to poison me.