Evenness

Pronunciation: /ˈivənnəs/

Definitions of evenness

noun the quality of being equal in size, shape, or value; uniformity

Example Sentences

A1 The evenness of the surface made it easy to walk on.

A2 The evenness of her handwriting improved with practice.

B1 The evenness of distribution of resources in the company was a key factor in its success.

B2 The evenness of the playing field allowed for fair competition.

C1 The evenness of the paint job was a testament to the painter's skill and attention to detail.

C2 The evenness of the music performance was praised by critics for its flawless execution.

Examples of evenness in a Sentence

formal The evenness of the distribution of resources among the population is a key factor in achieving social equality.

informal I appreciate the evenness of your handwriting, it's very neat and easy to read.

slang I can't believe the evenness of her tan, she must have spent hours in the sun.

figurative The evenness of his temperament is what makes him such a reliable friend in times of need.

Grammatical Forms of evenness

• plural: evennesses
• comparative: more even
• superlative: most even
• present tense: is even
• future tense: will be even
• perfect tense: has been even
• continuous tense: is being even
• singular: evenness
• positive degree: even
• infinitive: to even
• gerund: evening
• participle: evened

Origin and Evolution of evenness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'evenness' originated from the Old English word 'efen' which means 'equal' or 'level'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'evenness' has retained its original meaning of being equal or level, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe consistency or smoothness in various contexts.