Definitions
- Describing a decision or action taken by one party without the agreement or input of others. - Referring to a situation where one side has more power or control than the other. - Talking about a process or agreement that is made by one side only, without negotiation or compromise.
- Referring to something that is done alone or by oneself. - Describing an action or event that involves only one person or thing. - Talking about a situation where there is only one option or possibility.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or situations that involve only one party or person.
- 2Both words emphasize the absence of others or outside influence.
- 3Both words can be used to describe decisions or actions that are made independently.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Unilaterally refers to decisions or actions that affect more than one person or group, while singly describes actions that are done by one person only.
- 2Power: Unilaterally implies that one party has more power or control than the other, while singly does not carry this connotation.
- 3Negotiation: Unilaterally suggests that there was no negotiation or discussion with others, while singly does not imply this.
- 4Formality: Unilaterally is more formal and often used in legal or political contexts, while singly is more informal and used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Unilaterally can have a negative connotation, suggesting that the decision or action was unfair or unjust, while singly does not carry this implication.
Remember this!
Unilaterally and singly are both adverbs that describe actions or situations that involve only one party or person. However, unilaterally emphasizes the absence of agreement or input from others and often carries a negative connotation, while singly simply describes actions that are done by one person only and is more neutral in tone.
