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inhomogeneously

inhomogeneously

9.2
In a way that is not the same in all parts
  • adverb
  • /ˌɪnhoʊməˈdʒiːnəsli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inhomogéneamente
  • In the experiment, the inhomogeneously distributed heat caused some areas to overheat while others remained cold.

Examples

  • The colors of the fabric were inhomogeneously spread across the surface, creating a unique pattern.

  • The scientist noted that the inhomogeneously mixed solution would lead to inaccurate results.

  • Contrast-enhanced computed tomographic scan showing an inhomogeneously enhancing mass in the right parapharyngeal space.

    Academic text (1996)

Synonyms

unevenly
vsinhomogeneously
8 3.5

In a way that makes some parts different from others

means not uniform but often with uneven amounts or surface
inconsistently
vsinhomogeneously
3 4.1

In a way that is not the same each time

expresses lack of uniformity but emphasizes changing patterns over time
nonuniformly
vsinhomogeneously
6.9

In a way that is not the same in all parts

stresses lack of uniformity with emphasis on inconsistent parts
heterogeneously
vsinhomogeneously
7.7

In a way that has different parts

focuses on uneven makeup rather than simple nonuniformity

Antonyms

homogeneously
1 6.7

In a way that is the same throughout

How Even

evenly
98 1.3
consistently
278 2.8
inhomogeneously
  • Specialized
9.2
patchily
6.6
chaotically
1 5.6

Surface Forms

inhomogeneously positive

Morphology

inhomogeneously = inhomogeneous (semi-transparent) = in + homo + gen + eous + ly

Adding '-ly' to the adjective 'inhomogeneous' straightforwardly forms an adverb meaning 'in an inhomogeneous way'.

Etymology

Inhomogeneously comes from the prefix in- meaning 'not' and homogeneous meaning 'the same all over'. So, to do something inhomogeneously is to do it 'not the same all over', like paint that leaves patches of different color.