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unitary
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u·ni·tar·y  (yn-tr)
adj.
1. Of or relating to a unit.
2. Having the nature of a unit; whole.
3. Based on or characterized by one or more units.

uni·tari·ly adv.

unitary [ˈjuːnɪtərɪ -trɪ]
adj
1. of a unit or units
2. based on or characterized by unity
3. individual; whole
4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or relating to a system of government in which all governing authority is held by the central government Compare federal
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.unitaryunitary - relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity; "the unitary principles of nationalism"; "a unitary movement in politics"
2.unitaryunitary - 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"
governing, government activity, government, governance, administration - the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
federal - characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities; "a federal system like that of the United States"; "federal governments often evolved out of confederations"
4.unitary - having the indivisible character of a unit; "a unitary action"; "spoke with one voice"
united - characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity; "presented a united front"
Translations
unitary [ˈjuːnɪtərɪ]
A. ADJunitario
B. CPD unitary labour costs NPLcostes mpl laborales unitarios
unitary
adj (= unified)einheitlich; (Pol) state, systemunitaristisch, zentralistisch; unitary taxeinheitlicher Steuersatz


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