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

That uniformity stripped away many of the confounding lifestyle differences that complicate other epidemiological studies. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

As restaurants come and go, Midtown Sundries has leaned on uniformity more than reinvention. — Evan Moore july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

That same push for uniformity kept us from enjoying bisporus that outgrew the tidy little button shape. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Striving for uniformity across 16 stadiums is a difficult task at any major international tournament, but the circumstances are different for the United States, Canada and Mexico as host nations. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 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