'Unitary' definitions:
Definition of 'unitary'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity; "the unitary principles of nationalism"; "a unitary movement in politics"
adjective
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"
adjective
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" [ant: federal]
adjective
Having the indivisible character of a unit; "a unitary action"; "spoke with one voice" [syn: one(a), unitary]
Definition of 'Unitary'
From: GCIDE
- Unitary \U"nit*a*ry\, a.
- 1. Of or pertaining to a unit or units; relating to unity; as, the unitary method in arithmetic. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Of the nature of a unit; not divided; united. [1913 Webster]
- Unitary theory (Chem.), the modern theory that the molecules of all complete compounds are units, whose parts are bound together in definite structure, with mutual and reciprocal influence on each other, and are not mere aggregations of more or less complex groups; -- distinguished from the dualistic theory. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'unitary'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- a certain,
- an,
- any,
- any one,
- atomic,
- composite,
- either,
- exclusive,
- individual,
- indivisible,
- integral,
- integrant,
- integrated,
- irreducible,
- lone,
- monadic,
- monistic,
- one,
- rolled into one,
- simple,
- single,
- singular,
- sole,
- solid,
- solitary,
- unanalyzable,
- undivided,
- unified,
- uniform,
- unique,
- united,
- whole