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uneven
adjective un·even \ˌən-ˈē-vən\
: not level, flat, or smooth
: not straight or parallel
: not following a regular pattern : not the same in all parts or at all times
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First Known Use of UNEVEN
before 12th century
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Synonym Discussion of UNEVEN
rough, harsh, uneven, rugged, scabrous mean not smooth or even. rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface <a rough wooden board>. harsh implies a surface or texture distinctly unpleasant to the touch <a harsh fabric that chafes the skin>. uneven implies a lack of uniformity in height, breadth, or quality <an old house with uneven floors>. rugged implies irregularity or roughness of land surface and connotes difficulty of travel <a rugged landscape>. scabrous implies scaliness or prickliness of surface <a scabrous leaf>.
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uneven
adjective un·even \ˌən-ˈē-vən\
Definition of UNEVEN for Kids
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: odd 3 <uneven numbers>
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: not level, straight, or smooth <an uneven surface>
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: irregular 4 <uneven breathing>
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: varying in quality <an uneven performance>
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: unequal 2 <an uneven competition>
— un·even·ly adverb <The board was cut unevenly.>
— un·even·ness noun
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