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unevenly-blended

|un-even-ly-blend-ed|

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/ʌnˈiːvənli ˈblɛndɪd/

(blend)

mix smoothly

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'unevenly-blended' originates from the combination of 'unevenly' and 'blended', where 'unevenly' is derived from 'uneven', meaning 'not level or smooth', and 'blended' is the past participle of 'blend', meaning 'to mix'.

Historical Evolution

'unevenly-blended' evolved from the Middle English word 'blenden', which meant 'to mix', combined with 'unevenly', which has been used since the 14th century to describe something not level or smooth.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'blend' meant 'to mix', and 'unevenly' meant 'not level'. Together, they describe a mixture that is not uniform.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing a mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed.

The paint was unevenly-blended, resulting in a patchy finish.

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Last updated: 2025/03/27 20:12