unitary meaning and definition

UNITARY adjective

Definition of 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"
   • antonym: federal
4. having the indivisible character of a unit
   • "a unitary action"; "spoke with one voice"
   • synonyms: one