"unitary" in the adjective sense
1. unitary
relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity
"the unitary principles of nationalism"
"a unitary movement in politics"
2. unitary
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. unitary
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. one, unitary
having the indivisible character of a unit
"a unitary action"
"spoke with one voice"
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