unitary (adj.)

  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

    [ Syn: one ]

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