unevenly
|un-even-ly|
B2
/ʌnˈiːvənli/
(uneven)
not level or equal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uneven' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'unefen', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'efen' meant 'even or level'.
Historical Evolution
'unefen' transformed into the Middle English word 'uneven', and eventually became the modern English word 'uneven'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not level or smooth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not level or smooth.
The road was unevenly paved, making the drive bumpy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39