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the state of being united or in harmony as one entity
The retreat focused on fostering a sense of oneness among participants.
The retreat aimed to create unity among the attendees.
In many spiritual traditions, oneness with the universe is a central concept.
Many spiritual practices emphasize feeling connected to all existence.
Often used in philosophical, spiritual, or team-building contexts to describe deep connection or unity.
While 'oneness' is powerful, it can sound overly abstract or pretentious in casual conversation. Use simpler terms like 'unity' or 'togetherness' in everyday speech.
Use 'oneness' when describing deep, almost spiritual unity—not just teamwork or basic agreement.
From 'one' + '-ness' (suffix denoting state or quality). First recorded in Middle English (14th century) as 'onenesse', derived from Old English 'ān' (one) + '-nes' (suffix).
Commonly used in abstract or philosophical contexts to describe deep connection. Avoid using for physical or literal unity unless in metaphorical speech.