Definitions
- Describing a decision or opinion that is agreed upon by everyone in a group. - Referring to a vote or verdict where all members of a group are in agreement. - Talking about a situation where there is complete consensus among a group of people.
- Referring to something that is widespread or prevalent. - Describing something that is shared or experienced by many people. - Talking about something that is ordinary or typical.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations involving groups of people.
- 2Both words can be used to describe opinions or experiences shared by multiple individuals.
- 3Both words emphasize agreement or similarity among people.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Unanimous refers specifically to a situation where every member of a group is in agreement, while common can refer to a situation where many people share a particular trait or experience.
- 2Degree: Unanimous implies complete agreement, while common may indicate a more general or partial agreement.
- 3Usage: Unanimous is typically used in formal or official contexts, while common is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Unanimous has a positive connotation, indicating harmony and unity, while common can have a neutral or negative connotation, indicating ordinariness or lack of uniqueness.
Remember this!
Unanimous and common both describe situations involving agreement or similarity among people. However, unanimous specifically refers to a situation where every member of a group is in agreement, while common can refer to a more general or partial agreement among many people. Additionally, unanimous is typically used in formal or official contexts, while common is more commonly used in everyday language.
