Unitary Definition

unitary
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"

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