Unevenness

Pronunciation: /ʌˈniːvnəs/

Definitions of unevenness

noun the quality or state of being uneven

Example Sentences

A1 The road had many bumps and unevenness.

A2 She noticed the unevenness of the floor as she walked across the room.

B1 The painter had to smooth out the unevenness of the wall before applying the final coat of paint.

B2 The architect's design aimed to minimize the visual impact of the unevenness of the terrain.

C1 The researcher conducted a study on the economic consequences of income unevenness in society.

C2 The artist's work explored the concept of emotional unevenness through abstract forms and colors.

Examples of unevenness in a Sentence

formal The unevenness of the terrain made it difficult to walk.

informal I tripped over the unevenness of the sidewalk.

slang Watch out for the unevenness in the road, you might stumble.

figurative The unevenness of her emotions was evident in her unpredictable behavior.

Grammatical Forms of unevenness

• plural: unevennesses
• comparative: more uneven
• superlative: most uneven
• present tense: unevenness
• future tense: will be unevenness
• perfect tense: has been unevenness
• continuous tense: is being unevenness
• singular: unevenness
• positive degree: unevenness
• infinitive: to be uneven
• gerund: being uneven
• participle: uneven

Origin and Evolution of unevenness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unevenness' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'unēaðnes'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unevenness' has retained its core meaning of not being level or smooth, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe disparities or inconsistencies in various contexts.