| 释义 |
uni·tary
\-ˌterē, -ri\ adjective
Etymology: unit (I) & unity + -ary
1. : of, relating to, based upon, or characterized by unity
< a unitary movement in politics >
: monistic
2.
a. : having the character of a unit : not divided or discontinuous
< a unitary process >
b. : functioning as a unit especially of measurement
< established a unitary distance on which to base subsequent calculations >
< a unitary university >
c. : of, relating to, or constituting a system of government in which power is held by a central authority and may be delegated to but is not derived from constituent subdivisions — distinguished from federal
3.
a. : of, relating to, or involving the use of units
< a unitary approach to a problem >
< the unitary method in arithmetic >
b. : made up of discrete units
< a unitary loudspeaker with four speaker units associated in a single assembly > |