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- [yoo-nuh-fawrm]
- /ˈyu nəˌfɔrm/
- /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo-nuh-fawrm]
- /ˈyu nəˌfɔrm/
Definitions of uniform word
- adjective uniform identical or consistent, as from example to example, place to place, or moment to moment: uniform spelling; a uniform building code. 1
- adjective uniform without variations in detail: uniform output; a uniform surface. 1
- adjective uniform constant; unvarying; undeviating: uniform kindness; uniform velocity. 1
- adjective uniform constituting part of a uniform: to be issued uniform shoes. 1
- adjective uniform Mathematics. occurring in a manner independent of some variable, parameter, function, etc.: a uniform bound. 1
- noun uniform an identifying outfit or style of dress worn by the members of a given profession, organization, or rank. 1
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Origin of uniform
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin ūnifōrmis (adj.), equivalent to ūni- uni- + -fōrmis -form
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Parts of speech for Uniform
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uniform popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
uniform usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uniform
adj uniform
- homogeneous — composed of parts or elements that are all of the same kind; not heterogeneous: a homogeneous population.
- reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
- inflexible — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
- orderly — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
Antonyms for uniform
adj uniform
- pliable — easily bent; flexible; supple: pliable leather.
- unsystematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
- uneven — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- unfair — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
Top questions with uniform
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