uniformity

noun

uni·​for·​mi·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈfȯr-mə-tē How to pronounce uniformity (audio)
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 China’s political and ideological uniformity stifled technological advancement – while in Europe, divisions promoted innovation. Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2024 Seeing the improvement in the health uniformity of our blocks is what really sold me on the technology. Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uniformity 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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