uniformity

noun

uni·​for·​mi·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈfȯr-mə-tē How to pronounce uniformity (audio)
plural uniformities
Synonyms of uniformitynext
1
: the quality or state of being uniform
2
: an instance of uniformity

Examples of uniformity in a Sentence

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Hatfield said the main concern of his clients is uniformity of regulation. Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026 But while clerical spaces prize uniformity and storage space, lining your home office with gray towers is less appealing. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026 Yet, monoculture lawns affect us more than their serene uniformity suggests. Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 14 May 2026 Bungalows sit alongside vintage shops, dive bars and farm-to-table restaurants, attracting a crowd that values walkability and personality over uniformity. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for uniformity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of uniformity was in the 15th century

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“Uniformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uniformity. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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uniformity

noun
uni·​for·​mi·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈfȯr-mət-ē How to pronounce uniformity (audio)
plural uniformities
: the quality or state or an instance of being uniform

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