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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEvenness
/ˈiː.vən.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being flat, level, or smooth without any bumps, lumps, or rough patches.
"The carpenter carefully checked the evenness of the wooden table surface using a spirit level." - 2
A state of regularity, consistency, or uniformity in distribution, quality, or temperament.
"The remarkable evenness of her tone during the stressful meeting inspired confidence in the team."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English adjective 'efen' meaning flat, level, or equal, combined with the Germanic nominal suffix '-nes' denoting a state or quality. Throughout the Middle English period, the term evolved from describing purely physical surfaces to encompassing regularity in rhythm, distribution, and emotional or moral consistency.
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régularité
Transliteration: ʁe.ɡy.la.ʁi.te
"La régularité du sol est essentielle pour poser ce carrelage."
Gleichmäßigkeit
Transliteration: ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌmɛːsɪçkaɪ̯t
"Die Gleichmäßigkeit der Pinselstriche zeichnet dieses Gemälde aus."
uniformità
Transliteration: u.ni.for.miˈta
"L'uniformità della superficie garantisce un risultato perfetto."
uniformidad
Transliteration: u.ni.foɾ.miˈdad
"La uniformidad del terreno facilita la construcción de la carretera."
uniformidade
Transliteration: u.ni.foʁ.miˈda.dʒi
"A uniformidade da pintura deu um acabamento profissional à parede."
एकसमानता
Transliteration: ek-samanta
"फर्श की एकसमानता जांचना बहुत जरूरी है।"
均匀性
Transliteration: jūn yún xìng
"这种材料的均匀性确保了其耐用性。"
균일성
Transliteration: gyun-il-seong
"표면의 균일성이 작업의 성공을 좌우합니다."
均一性
Transliteration: kyū'itsusei
"表面の均一性を保つことが重要です。"
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