Unitary
WordNet
adjective
(1) 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"
(2) Having the indivisible character of a unit
"A unitary action"
"Spoke with one voice"
(3) 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"
(4) Relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity
"The unitary principles of nationalism"
"A unitary movement in politics"
WiktionaryText
Adjective
- Having the quality of oneness.
- Relating to a system of government in which sovereign power is concentrated in a single body instead of being shared or possessed by more local bodies.
- Pertaining to a unit.
- Ex. unitary matrix