Uniform — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun communications code word /ˈyü-nə-ˌfȯrm/ uni·form

Meaning & Definition of Uniform

Uniform (adjective)

  1. having always the same form, manner, or degree, not varying or variable
  2. consistent in conduct or opinion
  3. of the same form with others, conforming to one rule or mode, consonant

Uniform (verb)

  1. to bring into uniformity
  2. to clothe with a uniform

Uniform (noun)

  1. dress of a distinctive design or fashion worn by members of a particular group and serving as a means of identification; broadly, distinctive or characteristic clothing

Uniform (communications code word)

  1. —used as a code word for the letter u

Uniform (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group

    "the band uniform was brown with red and white stripes"

    similar: livery, outfit
    related: fatigues, full dress, regimentals, costume, finery, regalia

Uniform (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not varying

    "with flat-screen TVs, picture sharpness is uniform over the entire screen, even in the corners"

    similar: even, invariant, steady, unchanging, undeviating, unvarying, unwavering
    related: fixed, immutable, invariable, set, unalterable, unchangeable
    opposite: changing, deviating, nonuniform, unsteady, varying

Uniform (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in suit, dress

    similar: apparel, array, attire, bedeck, bedizen, bundle up, caparison, clothe, doll up, dress, garb, rig, robe, suit, trick, don, put on, slip (on or into), throw (on), overdress
    opposite: doff, remove, take off, disrobe, strip, undress

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Uniform

The most common words with a similar meaning to Uniform:

livery, outfit, even, invariant, steady, unchanging, undeviating, unvarying, unwavering, apparel, array, attire, bedeck, bedizen, bundle up, caparison, clothe, doll up, dress, garb, rig, robe, suit, trick, don, put on, slip (on or into), throw (on), overdress

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Uniform

Words with the opposite meaning of Uniform:

changing, deviating, nonuniform, unsteady, varying, doff, remove, take off, disrobe, strip, undress

Related Words for Uniform

fatigues, full dress, regimentals, costume, finery, regalia, fixed, immutable, invariable, set, unalterable, unchangeable

Word Forms of Uniform

Inflections: uniformed, uniforming, uniforms

Derived words: uniformly (adverb), uniformness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Uniform

Middle English uniforme, from Middle French, from Latin uniformis, from uni- + -formis -form

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Uniform

Words & Phrases Containing Uniform

uniform resource locator, battle dress uniform, dress uniform, in (full) uniform

Frequently Asked Questions about Uniform

What does "Uniform" mean?

"Uniform" means having always the same form, manner, or degree, not varying or variable. As an an adjective, a verb, a noun and a communications code word, it is defined as: having always the same form, manner, or degree, not varying or variable. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Uniform"?

Other words for "Uniform" include livery, outfit, even, invariant, steady, unchanging, undeviating and unvarying. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Uniform" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Uniform"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Uniform". Common alternatives include livery, outfit, even, invariant, steady, unchanging, undeviating, unvarying, unwavering and apparel.

What is the opposite of "Uniform"?

Antonyms of "Uniform" include changing, deviating, nonuniform, unsteady, varying, doff, remove and take off.

How do you use "Uniform" in a sentence?

Examples of "Uniform" in a sentence: "the band uniform was brown with red and white stripes"; "with flat-screen TVs, picture sharpness is uniform over the entire screen, even in the corners".

Is "Uniform" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Uniform" can be used as an adjective, a verb, a noun and a communications code word, depending on the context.

Is "Uniform" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Uniform"?

"Uniform" is pronounced /ˈyü-nə-ˌfȯrm/ and divided into syllables as uni·form.