Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unidirectional
Adjective
/ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈrɛk.ʃən.əl/
Definition
Moving or operating in one direction only.
Examples
- The unidirectional flow of water ensures that it moves toward the outlet.
- In many networks, data transmission is unidirectional, allowing information to travel in one way.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is limited to a single path or movement, without the possibility of turning back or changing course.
Synonyms
- One-way
- Single-directional
- Single-path
