United
Meaning
joined together for a common purpose or by common feelings
relating to or produced by two or more people or groups working together
Structure
Usage
the united nations is an international organization founded in 1945.
they presented a united front against the proposed changes.
the team was united in its goal to win the championship.
Etymology
the word 'united' originates from the latin verb 'unire', meaning 'to make one' or 'to combine'. this verb itself is derived from 'unus', the latin word for 'one'. the past participle form 'unitus' (made one) entered middle english via old french 'unit'. the english suffix '-ed' was then added, following the pattern for forming adjectives from past participles, to create 'united'. thus, the term literally describes a state of being made into one, evolving from a simple numerical concept to signify political, social, or emotional cohesion.
Analysis
un (from latin 'unus', meaning one, a numeral root); it (a variant of the latin past participle suffix '-itus'); ed (from old english '-ed', a suffix forming adjectives from past participles, indicating a state or condition)