onedirectional

Onedirectional is an adjective used to describe something designed to or occurring in a single direction of movement, influence, or operation. It is a compound formed from one and directional; however, it is not a standardized term in major dictionaries, and one-directional or unidirectional are more common spellings in formal writing.

In technology, the concept appears in several fields. In electronics, unidirectional components such as diodes permit current to flow in only one direction. In fluidics and mechanical systems, check valves or one-way valves serve a similar function for fluids and gases. In computing and software design, one-directional data flow describes architectures where data moves from input toward output without cycles, improving predictability and debugging.

In transportation and urban planning, one-directional (often termed one-way) streets or lanes enforce movement in a single direction, influencing traffic patterns and safety.

In communications, one-directional links or broadcasts deliver information from a source to a receiver without requiring a return channel.

In linguistics and biology, the term can be used descriptively to denote processes or signals that propagate or operate predominantly in a single direction, though these uses are less common and more context-dependent.

Notes: Onedirectional is largely a descriptive or coined form. For formal writing, prefer unidirectional or one-way, depending on context. See also unidirectional, one-way, diode, one-way street.