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evenness

/ˈiː.vən.nəs/
e · ven · ness

Adverb:evenly
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Adjective:even
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evenness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being flat, smooth, and level, without bumps or irregularities.

Example

"The carpenter checked the evenness of the wooden tabletop before applying the varnish."


2

Regularity, uniformity, or consistency in quality, rate, or distribution.

Example

"The baker was praised for the remarkable evenness of the crumb texture across every loaf."


3

Calmness, steadiness, and composure of mind or temper.

Example

"She maintained a quiet evenness of temper even during the most stressful negotiations."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English efennys, meaning equality, fairness, or uniformity, formed from the adjective efen ('even') and the noun-forming suffix -nes ('-ness').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evenness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evenness
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