unary

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unary Definition

• 1. consisting of or involving a single unit or component
• 2. relating to a system of notation to represent numbers using only one digit

Using unary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The computer program uses a unary code to represent numbers.

• Example

  The unary system is the simplest numerical system.

• Example

  The unary operator takes only one operand.

unary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unary

• single
• individual
• sole
• unique

Antonyms for unary

• multiple
• diverse
• binary

Phrases with unary

• unary operation

  a mathematical operation that involves only one operand

  Example

  The unary operation of negation changes the sign of a number.

• unary function

  a mathematical function that takes only one argument

  Example

  The absolute value function is a unary function.

• unary operator

  an operator that takes only one operand

  Example

  The unary operator of increment increases the value of a variable by one.

Origins of unary

from Latin 'unarius', meaning 'consisting of one'

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Summary: unary in Brief

The term 'unary' [yoo-ner-ee] refers to something consisting of or involving a single unit or component. It can also relate to a system of notation to represent numbers using only one digit, as in the unary code. Examples include 'The unary system is the simplest numerical system.' and 'The unary operator takes only one operand.'