uni·tary /ˈjunəˌtɛri/
(a.)一個的,單一的,歸一的,整體的
unitary
單一的; 單元的; 單式的; 正的
unitary
單一
U·nit·a·ry a.
1. Of or pertaining to a unit or units; relating to unity; as, the unitary method in arithmetic.
2. Of the nature of a unit; not divided; united.
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.
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unitary
adj 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" [ant: federal]
4: having the indivisible character of a unit; "a unitary
action"; "spoke with one voice" [syn: one(a)]