unitary
uni·tary
adjective
1.
relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity
- “the unitary principles of nationalism”
- “a unitary movement in politics”
2.
of or pertaining to or involving the use of units
- “a unitary method was applied”
- “established a unitary distance on which to base subsequent calculations”
3.
characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is held by one central authority
- “a unitary as opposed to a federal form of government”
4.
having the indivisible character of a unit
- “a unitary action”
- “spoke with one voice”
Origin
From unit + -ary.
Phrases
- special unitary group
- unitary authority
- unitary council
- unitary government
- unitary group
- unitary matrix
- unitary psychosis
- unitary representation
Related words
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