Uniformity
ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti
Definitions
The state of being the same; consistency.
ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti
The state or quality of being the same or consistent; lack of variety or diversity.
The judge praised the uniformity of the application of the law.
💡 Simply: Imagine everyone wearing the exact same clothes. Uniformity means everything is the same, not different. Like all the cookies in the box look exactly the same.
👶 For kids: When everything looks or acts the same. Like all the toys in a toybox are the same.
More Examples
The architect aimed for a sense of uniformity in the building's design.
There was a surprising uniformity in their opinions on the matter.
How It's Used
"The uniformity of the data across multiple experiments confirmed the hypothesis."
"Cultural uniformity can be both a source of social cohesion and a constraint on innovation."
"The company strives for product uniformity to ensure consistent quality across all its branches."
From Late Latin uniformitas, from uniformis ('of one form'), from unus ('one') + forma ('form').
The word 'uniformity' has been used since the late 16th century to denote sameness or consistency, often in reference to laws, practices, or appearances.
Memory tip
Think of a school uniform – everyone looks the same, hence uniformity.