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Uniform

Ū'ni-fōrm, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. uniformis, from unus, one, and forma, form; Fr., Sp., Pg., & It. uniforme.]

Sense 1. Having always the same form, manner, or degree; not varying or variable; as, the dress of the Asiatics is uniform, or has been uniform from early ages; the temperature is uniform. “Uniform circular motion.” Whewell.

Sense 2. Of the same form with others; agreeing with each other; conforming to one rule or mode; consonant.

How far churches are bound to be uniform in their ceremonies is doubted. Hooker.

Sense 3. Consistent with itself at all times; not different; as, one’s opinions on a particular subject have been uniform.

Uniform matter, that which is all of the same kind and texture; homogeneous matter. — Uniform motion, the motion of a body when it passes over equal spaces in equal times; equable motion.

Ū'ni-fōrm, n.

noun

n. [Fr., Sp., & It. uniforme.] A dress of the same kind, by which persons are purposely assimilated who belong to the same body, whether military, naval, or any other; as, the uniform of a company of militia, the uniform of the artillery companies, the uniform of a regiment, &c.

There are many things which a soldier will do in his plain clothes which he scorns to do in his uniform. F. W. Robertson.

In full uniform, wearing the whole of the prescribed uniform; not in undress. — Uniform sword, an officer's sword of the regulation pattern prescribed for the army or navy. Simmonds.