non-uniformly
|non-u-ni-form-ly|
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/nɑnˈjuːnɪfɔːrmli/
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/nɒnˈjuːnɪfɔːmli/
(non-uniform)
inconsistently
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-uniformly' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'uniform', which comes from Latin 'uniformis', where 'uni-' meant 'one' and 'forma' meant 'form'.
Historical Evolution
'uniformis' transformed into the French word 'uniforme', and eventually became the modern English word 'uniform' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having one form', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'consistent or identical'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not uniform or consistent.
The paint was applied non-uniformly, resulting in a patchy finish.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 05:26