uniformity

[yoo-nuh-fawr-mi-tee]

noun

plural

uniformities 

1. the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness, homogeneity, or regularity.

   uniformity of style.

2. something uniform.

uniformity

/ ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːmɪtɪ /

noun

1. a state or condition in which everything is regular, homogeneous, or unvarying

2. lack of diversity or variation, esp to the point of boredom or monotony; sameness

Other Word Forms

• nonuniformity noun
• prouniformity adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of uniformity¹

1400–50; late Middle English uniformite < Middle French uniformite < Late Latin ūnifōrmitās, equivalent to Latin ūnifōrm ( is ) uniform + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

For uniformity, the results are limited to homes approved prior to April 1.

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Tracy Long’s project, titled Mamo, questions the sterility and uniformity of prefab design by adding layers of patina, warmth and natural connection to its modular system.

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Still, Jung says this uniformity isn’t all bad.

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There seems to be no uniformity in the face coverings immigration agents wear, which has included ski masks, surgical masks, balaclavas and sunglasses.

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My ex-husband got a cat, and so did I for the sake of promoting uniformity between our two homes for our girls.

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Related Words

• conformity 
• equality 
• harmony 
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• sameness