non-uniform
|non-u-ni-form|
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/nɒnˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/
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/nɒnˈjuːnɪfɔːm/
(uniform)
consistent form
Etymology
'non-uniform' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'uniform' from Latin 'uniformis', where 'uni-' meant 'one' and 'formis' meant 'form'.
'uniformis' transformed into the Old French word 'uniforme', and eventually became the modern English word 'uniform'. The prefix 'non-' was added to denote the opposite meaning.
Initially, 'uniform' meant 'having one form', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not having one form' or 'inconsistent'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not consistent or having variations in form, quality, or character.
The paint on the wall was non-uniform, with patches of different shades.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 23:14