Unitary facts for kids

The word unitary means something that is made of or acts as a single, complete unit. It's like saying "one" or "united." You'll find this word used in many different areas, from how cars are built to how countries are governed.

Unitary in Cars

When you hear about "unitary construction" in cars, it means the car's body and frame are built as one single piece. This is also called a unibody or monocoque design. Most modern cars use this method. It makes the car lighter and stronger than older designs where the body was bolted onto a separate frame.

Unitary Chemical Weapons

In the past, some chemical weapons were called "unitary." This meant all the harmful chemicals were mixed together in one container. This is different from "binary" weapons, which keep two less harmful chemicals separate until they are mixed right before use.

Unitary in Religion

In some Christian religions, "Unitarianism" is the belief that God is a single, "unitary" being. This is different from the idea of the Trinity, which believes God is three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) in one.

Unitarian Universalism

"Unitarian Universalism" is a religion that grew from Unitarianism. It's an interfaith church, meaning it welcomes people from many different beliefs. It gets its name from the idea of a "unitary God" and the belief that all people can be saved.

Unitary in Government

The word "unitary" is also used to describe how some countries and local areas are organized.

Unitary States

A Unitary state is a country where the central government holds most of the power. Local governments, like states or provinces, get their power from the central government and must follow its rules. Most countries in the world are unitary states, like France or Japan. This is different from a federal state, like the United States, where power is shared between the central government and smaller local governments.

Unitary Authorities

In some countries, like the United Kingdom, a Unitary authority is a type of local government. It's responsible for all local services in its area, like schools, roads, and waste collection. This is different from areas where these services are split between different local councils.

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In Spanish: Unitario para niños