unitary meaning

unitary as an adjective

1. relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity
   • the unitary principles of nationalism
   • a unitary movement in politics

   Related forms: unity

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

   Related forms: unit

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

   Opposite: federal

4. having the indivisible character of a unit
   • a unitary action
   • spoke with one voice

   Synonyms: one

   Similar: united

How to pronounce unitary

unitary is pronounced /ˈjunɪtɛri/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.