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unitary

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: unitary

1
adj
having the indivisible character of a unit
2
adj
of or pertaining to or involving the use of units
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: unitary
1

adj having the indivisible character of a unit

“a unitary action”
Synonyms:
one
united
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

adj 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”
Antonyms:
federal
characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities

adj relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity

“the unitary principles of nationalism”
“a unitary movement in politics”
2

adj 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”
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