Unitary

Pronunciation: /juːnɪˌteri/

Definitions of unitary

adjective relating to or characterized by unity

Example Sentences

A1 A unitary government is one where power is centralized in a single body.

A2 The country has a unitary system of government, with a strong central authority.

B1 In a unitary state, the national government holds most of the power.

B2 The unitary structure of the organization allows for quick decision-making.

C1 The unitary nature of the company's management style has led to increased efficiency.

C2 The unitary approach to governance has been criticized for its lack of checks and balances.

Examples of unitary in a Sentence

formal The country has a unitary system of government where all power is centralized in the national government.

informal In a unitary system, the central government has all the power.

slang Unitary governments are like the boss of all bosses.

figurative The CEO is like a unitary leader, making all the decisions for the company.

Grammatical Forms of unitary

• past tense: unitaried
• plural: unitaries
• comparative: more unitary
• superlative: most unitary
• present tense: unitarizes
• future tense: will unitarize
• perfect tense: has unitarized
• continuous tense: is unitarizing
• singular: unitary
• positive degree: unitary
• infinitive: to unitarize
• gerund: unitarizing
• participle: unitarized

Origin and Evolution of unitary

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unitary' originated from the Latin word 'unitarius', which is derived from 'unitas' meaning 'unity'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of unity or oneness, the word 'unitary' has evolved to also refer to a system or government in which power is concentrated in a central authority.