unary

/ˈjunəri/
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Definitions of unary
  1. adjective
    consisting of or involving a single element or component
    “in a unary operation in a mathematical system one element is used to yield a single result”
    synonyms:
    single
    existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
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