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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Unitary \U"nit*a*ry\, a.
1. Of or pertaining to a unit or units; relating to unity;
as, the unitary method in arithmetic.
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2. Of the nature of a unit; not divided; united.
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{Unitary theory} (Chem.), the modern theory that the
molecules of all complete compounds are units, whose parts
are bound together in definite structure, with mutual and
reciprocal influence on each other, and are not mere
aggregations of more or less complex groups; --
distinguished from the dualistic theory.
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