what does unitary mean?
UNITARY as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is held by one central authority
Usage Example(s)
- a unitary as opposed to a federal form of government
Antonym(s)
- Meaning
- having the indivisible character of a unit
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- a unitary action
- spoke with one voice
Similar To
- Meaning
- of or pertaining to or involving the use of units
Usage Example(s)
- a unitary method was applied
- established a unitary distance on which to base subsequent calculations
Pertainym(s)
- Meaning
- relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity
Usage Example(s)
- the unitary principles of nationalism
- a unitary movement in politics
Pertainym(s)
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