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    The prefix uni- which means “one” is an important prefix in the English language. For instance, the prefix uni- gave rise to the words unicycle, uniform, and unison. Perhaps the easiest way to remember that uni- means “one” is through the word unicorn, or mythological horse that had “one” horn.

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    Terms in this set (10)

    • unicellular. Having only one cell.
    • unicorn. a horse-like fabled animal that has one horn growing out of the middle of its forehead.
    • unicycle. a one-wheeled vehicle on which the rider sits and pedals.
    • unidirectional. moving in only one direction.
    • unify.
    • unilateral.
    • unique.
    • unison.

    Also, is the prefix UNI Greek or Latin? Mono is from Greek and uni from Latin, and there is a mild preference to use the prefix derived from the same language as the main word. 2. Mono carries a stronger sense of the meaning alone than uni.

    Herein, where does the prefix UNI come from?

    -uni-, root. -uni- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning one. This meaning is found in such words as: reunion, reunite, unicameral, unicorn, unicycle, uniform, unify, unilateral, union, unique, unisex, unit, unite, university.

    What does uni mean in universe?

    uni- a combining form occurring in loanwords from Latin (universe), used, with the meaning “one,” in the formation of compound words (unicycle).

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