Unevenness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unevenness
[ ʌnˈiːvnəsnəs ]
inequality
The state or quality of being uneven; lack of uniformity or consistency.
Synonyms
inconsistency, irregularity, variability
Examples of usage
- The unevenness of the road made driving difficult.
- She was frustrated by the unevenness of the distribution of resources.
- The unevenness in their performance was evident to all.
- The unevenness in the color of the paint was disappointing.
- The unevenness in temperature caused fluctuations in the experiment.
Translations
Translations of the word "unevenness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irregularidade
🇮🇳 असमानता
🇩🇪 Ungleichheit
🇮🇩 ketidakseimbangan
🇺🇦 нерівність
🇵🇱 nierówność
🇯🇵 不均一性
🇫🇷 inégalité
🇪🇸 desigualdad
🇹🇷 eşitsizlik
🇰🇷 불균형
🇸🇦 عدم التساوي
🇨🇿 nepravidelnost
🇸🇰 nerovnosť
🇨🇳 不均匀性
🇸🇮 nepravilnost
🇮🇸 óregluleiki
🇰🇿 теңсіздік
🇬🇪 არათანაბრობა
🇦🇿 bərabərsizlik
🇲🇽 desigualdad
Word origin
The word 'unevenness' originated from the Middle English word 'unevennes', which was derived from the Old English word 'uneven', meaning 'not level or smooth'. The prefix 'un-' signifies 'not', while 'even' comes from the Latin 'aevenire', meaning 'equal'. The concept of unevenness has been present throughout history, with references in various languages and cultures to describe lack of uniformity or consistency.