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

Indeed, the drawbacks of these machines for the wrist—their reliance on a human being as an energy source, their lack of uniformity within identical reference numbers, even their oft-finicky nature—are what gives them their considerable charm. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025

There was no immediate right of appeal, no uniformity, and not much of anything else frankly. —Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

There are lots of big, spooky spaces and the uniformity means anyone in a habit could be a threat. —Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025

The music industry’s focus has shifted from promoting uniformity among group members to celebrating the individuality of each member and readily displaying their contrasts. —Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025

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