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uniform (adj.)

1530s, "of one form," from Middle French uniforme (14c.), from Latin uniformis "having only one form or shape," from uni- "one" (see uni-) + forma "form" (see form (n.)). Related: Uniformly.

uniform (n.)

"distinctive clothes worn by one group," 1748, from French uniforme, from the adjective (see uniform (adj.)).

uniform (v.)

1680s, "to make alike," from uniform (adj.). Meaning "to dress in a uniform" is from 1861. Related: Uniformed.

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Definitions of uniform from WordNet
1
uniform (adj.)
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences;
a street of uniform tall white buildings
Synonyms: unvarying
uniform (adj.)
the same throughout in structure or composition;
Synonyms: consistent
uniform (adj.)
evenly spaced;
at regular (or uniform) intervals
uniform (adj.)
not differentiated;
Synonyms: undifferentiated
2
uniform (v.)
provide with uniforms;
The guards were uniformed
3
uniform (n.)
clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification;
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