Levelness: meaning, definitions and examples

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levelness

 

[ ˈlev(ə)lnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in work environment

The quality of being level or even, especially in terms of treatment, opportunities, or expectations.

Synonyms

equality, evenness, fairness, uniformity.

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Word Description / Examples
levelness

Used mostly in physical contexts to describe a surface that is flat and without any bumps or dips.

  • The levelness of the floor is crucial for the installation of the new tiles
equality

Commonly used in social and political discussions to describe a situation in which all people have the same rights and opportunities.

  • Social movements often strive for equality in the workplace
fairness

Used when discussing the just or impartial treatment of people, especially in legal or social contexts.

  • The judge is known for her fairness in handling cases
evenness

Often applied when discussing consistency, whether in distribution or texture.

  • The evenness of his tone during the conversation helped keep things calm
uniformity

Usually refers to something being the same across different parts or instances, often in technical or manufacturing contexts.

  • The uniformity of the product quality is essential for customer satisfaction

Examples of usage

  • The company prides itself on the levelness of its work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
  • She appreciated the levelness of the playing field, where everyone had a fair chance to succeed.
Context #2 | Noun

in physical terms

The state or quality of being flat, even, or horizontal.

Synonyms

evenness, flatness, horizontal.

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Word Description / Examples
levelness

Refers to the degree to which a surface is level, often used similarly to 'levelness' but may also imply fairness or equality in a figurative sense.

  • The levelness of the playing field was questioned.
  • Ensuring the levelness of the board is essential.
flatness

Describes a surface that is completely smooth and without any bumps or curves. It is often used in geography, design, or when discussing physical shapes and surfaces.

  • The flatness of the desert landscape was astonishing.
  • We need to achieve flatness for the countertop to fit properly.
evenness

Refers to smoothness and lack of irregularities over a surface. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including describing textures, road conditions, or distribution.

  • The evenness of the paint job was impressive.
  • She admired the evenness of the lawn.
horizontal

Used to describe an orientation parallel to the horizon or ground. Often used in geometry, construction, and spatial descriptions.

  • The shelf must be installed in a horizontal position.
  • The painting was hung incorrectly, it should be horizontal.

Examples of usage

  • The levelness of the ground made it easy to set up the tent.
  • The carpenter checked the levelness of the shelf before attaching it to the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "levelness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nivelamento

🇮🇳 समानता

🇩🇪 Ausgeglichenheit

🇮🇩 kesetaraan

🇺🇦 рівність

🇵🇱 równomierność

🇯🇵 平衡

🇫🇷 égalité

🇪🇸 nivelación

🇹🇷 düzeyleme

🇰🇷 평평함

🇸🇦 استواء

🇨🇿 rovnost

🇸🇰 rovnomernosť

🇨🇳 平衡

🇸🇮 enakomernost

🇮🇸 jöfnun

🇰🇿 теңдік

🇬🇪 თანასწორობა

🇦🇿 bərabərlik

🇲🇽 nivelación

Etymology

The word 'levelness' is derived from the Middle English word 'levelnesse', which originally came from the Old French word 'nivele' meaning 'even, level'. The concept of levelness has been important throughout history, from ensuring fairness and equality in society to achieving precision and accuracy in physical structures.

See also: leveling, levelly, levels.