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

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After some amount of time, the first clumps, or non-uniformities, will begin to form in the disk. Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026 Bound to a specific bottle design, bottlers maintained some uniformity of the product throughout the world. Mariah Franklin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 This technique enables precise control over the coating thickness and uniformity, potentially improving performance while reducing material usage and production costs. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026 That perspective is carrying into their residential projects, where the brief is often less about uniformity and more about personality. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 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 24 Apr. 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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