uniformity

American  

[yoo-nuh-fawr-mi-tee] / ˌyu nəˈfɔr mɪ ti /

noun

plural

uniformities

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

   uniformity of style.

2. something uniform.

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uniformity British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonuniformity noun
• prouniformity adjective

Etymology

Origin of uniformity

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

Example Sentences

Daunt set out to remake Barnes & Noble’s culture by giving local bookstore managers responsibility for how their stores look and perform rather than the traditional chain-store approach that valued uniformity.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We feel that our focus on creating a sense of uniformity in our stores has proven worthwhile,” a Sephora spokeswoman later writes in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Craft was extolled; uniformity was deplored,” Mr. Brand writes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jason Leonard, who was helping guide the line, says the uniformity is “all about repping the brand.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conformity
• equality
• harmony
• regularity
• sameness