Adjective: unitary 'yoo-ni,te-ree [N. Amer], yoo-ni-t(u-)ree [Brit]
- Relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity
"the unitary principles of nationalism"; "a unitary movement in politics"
- Having the indivisible character of a unit
"a unitary action";
- one
- 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"
- (government) 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"
See also: united
Antonym: federal
Encyclopedia: Unitary