unary

UK
/ˈjuːnəri/
US
/ˈjunɛri/

Translations

unarynoun
unaries
pl
UK
/ˈjuː.nə.ri/
US
/ˈjuːˌner.i/
Used in mathematics and computing to denote a unary operator or operation.
unaryadjective
UK
/ˈjuːnəri/
US
/ˈjunɛri/
A unary operation in mathematics involves only one operand.
Унарная операция в математике включает только один операнд.

Definitions

unarynoun
A unary operation or operator that acts on a single operand.
The parser evaluates the unary before handling the binary operators.
unaryadjective
Consisting of or involving a single element or component.
In mathematics, a unary operation involves only one operand, such as negation in arithmetic.
Relating to, involving, or consisting of a single element, entity, or operand.
Negation is a unary operator because it acts on only one operand.