Unidirectional

Pronunciation: /ˌjuːnɪdaɪˈrɛkʃənəl/

Definitions of unidirectional

adjective describing something that moves or operates in one direction only

Example Sentences

A1 The arrow on the road is unidirectional, indicating one-way traffic.

A2 The microphone on this headset is unidirectional, picking up sound from one direction only.

B1 The flow of information in this communication system is unidirectional, with data only moving from sender to receiver.

B2 The laser beam in this device is unidirectional, emitting light in a single direction.

C1 The design of this antenna is unidirectional, focusing its signal in a specific direction for better reception.

C2 The research team used unidirectional analysis to study the effects of the new drug on patients.

Examples of unidirectional in a Sentence

formal The unidirectional flow of traffic on the highway ensures smooth movement of vehicles.

informal The unidirectional arrow on the sign means you can only go one way.

slang Dude, don't be unidirectional in your thinking, consider all options.

figurative Their relationship was unidirectional, with one person always giving and the other always taking.

Grammatical Forms of unidirectional

• past tense: unidirectionalized
• plural: unidirectional
• comparative: more unidirectional
• superlative: most unidirectional
• present tense: unidirectional
• future tense: will be unidirectional
• perfect tense: has been unidirectional
• continuous tense: is being unidirectional
• singular: unidirectional
• positive degree: unidirectional
• infinitive: to be unidirectional
• gerund: unidirectionaling
• participle: unidirectionalized

Origin and Evolution of unidirectional

First Known Use: 1854 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unidirectional' originated from Latin, with the prefix 'uni-' meaning one and the word 'directional' meaning relating to a direction.

Evolution of the word: The term 'unidirectional' has remained consistent in its meaning of moving or operating in one direction, but its usage has expanded beyond just physical movements to also describe processes, signals, and systems that have a single direction of flow or operation.