noun
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a state or condition in which everything is regular, homogeneous, or unvarying
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lack of diversity or variation, esp to the point of boredom or monotony; sameness
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
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Future work will focus on increasing the gray levels used in encoding to expand capacity even further, as well as improving the long-term stability, uniformity and repeatability of the recording materials.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
They can determine where crystallization occurs, reshape and "sculpt" the structures, and enhance their uniformity and size to create larger and more intricate colloidal assemblies.
From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026
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 • Dec. 18, 2025
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.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025
In the Corps, there was a uniformity of dress, of ideology, of conduct, and of housing.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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