u´ni|form´ness

u|ni|form «YOO nuh frm», adjective, noun, verb.

–adj.

1. always the same; not changing: »

to follow a uniform policy, to maintain a uniform temperature throughout a house. The earth turns around at a uniform rate.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under even. (Cf. ↑even)

2. all alike; not varying: »

uniform hedges before all the houses. All the bricks have a uniform size.

3. not mixed or blended: »

lawns of a uniform green.

4. free from quantitative fluctuation or variation; regulareven: »

a uniform flow of water, a uniform pace.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under even. (Cf. ↑even)

5. in accordance or agreement with one another; conforming to one standard, rule, or pattern: »

uniform answers.

–n.

the distinctive clothes worn by the members of a group. Soldiers, policemen, and nurses wear uniforms so they can be easily recognized.

–v.t.

to clothe or furnish with a uniform or uniforms.

╂[< Latin ūniformis < ūnus one + forma form]

–u´ni|form´ly, adverb.

–u´ni|form´ness, noun.

U|ni|form «YOO nuh frmd», noun.

U.S. a code name for the letter u, used in transmitting radio messages.