uniformity

noun

uni·​for·​mi·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 

plural uniformities

1

: the quality or state of being uniform

2

: an instance of uniformity

Examples of uniformity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Patchworked textile blocks create an almost one-of-one look, a far cry from the uniformity of big-box stores and large swaths of single fabrics. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Early on, Daunt flagged that Barnes & Noble—like Waterstones before it—suffered from uniformity that bored customers. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Their rules tend to reflect strong preferences for aesthetic uniformity, believed by some to be associated with higher home values. — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

What the banks actually lost when the CFPB folded was uniformity. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for uniformity

• disconformity
• nonconformity
• unconformity
• conformity
• deformity
• enormity
• nonuniformity

Kids Definition

uniformity

noun

uni·​for·​mi·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈfȯr-mət-ē 

plural uniformities

: the quality or state or an instance of being uniform