unitary
|u-ni-tar-y|
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/ˈjuːnɪˌtɛri/
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/ˈjuːnɪtəri/
single entity
Etymology
'unitary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'unitarius,' where 'unitas' meant 'oneness' or 'unity'.
'unitarius' transformed into the French word 'unitaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'unitary' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'oneness or unity,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or forming a single or uniform entity.
The country adopted a unitary system of government.
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Adjective 2
(Mathematics) Having the property of being a unit or having a magnitude of one.
In mathematics, a unitary matrix is one whose inverse is equal to its conjugate transpose.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 14:51