unevenness
|un-even-ness|
B2
/ʌnˈiːvənnəs/
(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 equal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being not level or smooth.
The unevenness of the road made the journey uncomfortable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45