What is the root word of uni?

[greenwolf709]

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.

[yellowcat832]

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).