non-unitary
|non-u-ni-ta-ry|
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/nɒnˈjuːnɪˌtɛri/
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/nɒnˈjuːnɪtəri/
lacking unity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-unitary' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'unitary' which comes from Latin 'unitarius', meaning 'of or pertaining to unity'.
Historical Evolution
'unitarius' transformed into the English word 'unitary', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-unitary'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unitary' meant 'pertaining to unity', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'lacking unity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not forming a single or unified whole; lacking unity.
The organization was criticized for its non-unitary structure.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 11:46