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nonuniformity

nonuniformity

7.3
A situation in which parts of something are different
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒnˈjunɪˌfɔːrmɪti/
translation icon : no uniformidad
  • The parameter for describing the degree of complexity is the Reynolds number Re = LU/Nu, where U is the typical nonuniformity in velocity, L is the size of a region in which the nonuniformity occurs, and Nu is the kinematic viscosity of the fluid in question.

Examples

  • Thus, there is still considerable nonuniformity in the impacts from these pollutants, so that environmental justice concerns are relevant to secondary pollutants as well as to primary pollutants.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Factors that minimize pattern-driven nonuniformities include a low plating rate, high bath conductivity, and mild variations in the active-area density across the substrate.

    Academic text (1998)
  • One of the greatest weaknesses of this investigation was the nonuniformity of the data collection.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The very characteristics that made the militia attractive from the point of view of democratic theory posed serious liabilities from the point of view of military efficacy: unprofessionalism, regional nonuniformity, strong ties to their home communities, and even local control.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Also, if the feature depth is large (say in excess of 50 μm), the ohmic drop in the electrolyte may cause nonuniformity in the distribution of the current in favor of external feature locations.

    Academic text (1998)
  • In terms of substantive differences in the law, statutory gaps in the 1841 Act would have created ample opportunity for the federal district courts to engage in residual bankruptcy policymaking, thereby giving rise to nonuniformity in the law's implementation across districts.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The parameter for describing the degree of complexity is the Reynolds number Re = LU/Nu, where U is the typical nonuniformity in velocity, L is the size of a region in which the nonuniformity occurs, and Nu is the kinematic viscosity of the fluid in question.

    Academic text (1995)
  • If the line cross-section and the extent of these nonuniformities remain a small fraction of the wavelength for the frequency range of interest, the solutions to Maxwell's equations are still essentially TEM waves, or so-called quasi-TEM.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The nonuniformity of the students' exam scores indicated a range of understanding of the material.

  • Researchers noted the nonuniformity in the samples collected, which affected the accuracy of their findings.

Synonyms

disuniformity
vsnonuniformity
9.0

A lack of sameness or evenness in something

is the general state of lacking uniformity or conformity
nonhomogeneity
vsnonuniformity
9.9

Different parts of something that are not the same throughout

is the broad condition of lacking evenness across something
variedness
vsnonuniformity
6.3

A state with many different kinds of things

focuses on absence of uniformity rather than simply many options
diverseness
vsnonuniformity
6.1

A state of having many different kinds of people or things in a group

is about lack of uniformity across items not only variety

Antonyms

uniformity
  • Specialized
18 4.6

The state of being the same in all parts

How Uniform

uniformity
  • Specialized
18 4.6
consistency
77 3.2
nonuniformity
7.3
irregularity
13 5.1

Surface Forms

nonuniformity singular

Morphology

nonuniformity = nonuniform (transparent) = non + uniform + ity

Forming a noun from the adjective 'nonuniform' with the productive suffix '-ity' yields the clear meaning 'the state of not being uniform'.

Etymology

Nonuniformity starts with non- meaning 'not' and includes uniform, which comes from uni- 'one' and form 'shape', so it literally means 'not one shape'. So, nonuniformity describes the quality of being not the same and having variety.