unitary — forming a single or uniform entity; relating to a system of government in which power is held by a central authority
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: forming a single or uniform entity; relating to a system of government in which power is held by a central authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːnɪteri/
Example Sentences
- Unlike federal systems, a unitary government doesn't need to argue with itself at family dinners.
- The company's unitary approach to decision-making eliminated the chaos of multiple opinions.
- France operates under a unitary system where Paris calls most of the shots.
unitary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈjuːnɪteri/]
forming a single or uniform entity; relating to a system of government in which power is held by a central authority
The new unitary government replaced dozens of squabbling regional councils with one central authority.
From solitary military rule to unitary civilian authority!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'unus' (one), which evolved into the noun 'unit' (a single thing or measure). The adjective suffix '-ary' was added to create 'unitary', meaning 'characterized by unity' or 'forming a single, unified whole'.
Breakdown
unit (from Latin unus, one) + -ary (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'characterized by').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Unlike federal systems, a unitary government doesn't need to argue with itself at family dinners.”
“The company's unitary approach to decision-making eliminated the chaos of multiple opinions.”
“France operates under a unitary system where Paris calls most of the shots.”
“The professor's unitary teaching method was so consistent that students could predict his jokes.”
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