evenness
/'i:vənnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being balanced or level: "Evenness" refers to the state of having a flat, smooth, or uniform surface without bumps or irregularities.
- A quality of uniformity and lack of variation: "Evenness" describes consistency in degree, intensity, or character over time or across a surface.
- The parity of even numbers (divisible by two): In mathematics, "evenness" is the property of an integer being divisible by two without a remainder.
Usage Examples
- Referring to a surface or balance:
- The evenness of the tabletop is crucial for precise woodworking.
- She admired the evenness of the freshly paved road.
- Referring to consistency or uniformity:
- The evenness of his temper made him a great leader.
- We strive for evenness in the application of the paint.
- Referring to mathematical parity:
- The evenness of the number 14 is confirmed by dividing it by two.
Advanced Usage
- "Evenness of distribution": Refers to a uniform spread or allocation.
- The evenness of resource distribution is a key goal for the committee.
- "Emotional evenness": Describes a steady, calm emotional state.
- Her emotional evenness helps her handle stressful situations well.
Variants and Related Words
- Even (adj): Level, flat, or equal.
- The ground is very even here.
- Evenly (adv): In a level, equal, or uniform manner.
- Spread the seeds evenly.
- Unevenness (n): The quality of not being even; the opposite of evenness.
- The unevenness of the path made walking difficult.
Synonyms
- Uniformity: The quality of being the same in all parts or at all times.
- Consistency: Conformity in the application of something.
- Levelness: The state of being horizontal and flat.
- Equability: Lack of variation or change; uniformity.
Related Phrases
- "Evenness of tone": Consistency in sound, color, or style.
- The singer is praised for the evenness of tone throughout her range.
- "Evenness of temper": A calm and steady disposition.
- His evenness of temper is remarkable under pressure.
Idioms
- "Break the evenness": To disrupt a state of uniformity or balance.
- A sudden loud noise broke the evenness of the quiet evening.(Note: This is a constructed phrase to illustrate the concept, not a common idiom.)
Noun
- the quality of being balanced
- a quality of uniformity and lack of variation
- the parity of even numbers (divisible by two)