UNIFORMLY

uniformly

(adverb) in a uniform manner; “a uniformly bright surface”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

uniformly (comparative more uniformly, superlative most uniformly)

In a uniform manner, consistently.

Synonyms

• consistently, invariably; See also uniformly

Source: Wiktionary


U"ni*form`ly, adv.

Definition: In a uniform manner; without variation or diversity; by a regular, constant, or common ratio of change; with even tenor; as, a temper uniformly mild. To vary uniformly (Math.), to vary with the ratio of the corresponding increments constant; -- said of two dependent quantities with regard to each other.

UNIFORM

U"ni*form, a. Etym: [L. uniformis; unus one + forma from: cf. F. uniforme.]

1. Having always the same form, manner, or degree; not varying or variable; unchanging; consistent; equable; homogenous; as, the dress of the Asiatics has been uniform from early ages; the temperature is uniform; a stratum of uniform clay. Whewell.

2. Of the same form with others; agreeing with each other; conforming to one rule or mode; consonant. The only doubt is . . . how far churches are bound to be uniform in their ceremonies. Hooker. Uniform matter, that which is all of the same kind and texture; homogenous matter.

– Uniform motion, the motion of a body when it passes over equal spaces in equal times; equable motion. Hutton.

U"ni*form, n. Etym: [F. uniforme. See Uniform, a.]

Definition: A dress of a particular style or fashion worn by persons in the same service or order by means of which they have a distinctive appearance; as, the uniform of the artillery, of the police, of the Freemasons, etc. There are many things which, a soldier will do in his plain clothes which he scorns to do in his uniform. F. W. Robertson. In full uniform (Mil.), wearing the whole of the prescribed uniform, with ornaments, badges of rank, sash, side arms, etc.

– Uniform sword, an officer's sword of the regulation pattern prescribed for the army or navy.

U"ni*form, v. t.

1. To clothe with a uniform; as, to uniform a company of soldiers.

2. To make conformable. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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