NONUNIFORM Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

nonuniform

adjective

Definition of nonuniform

as in irregular

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Recent Examples of nonuniform The volumetric data are therefore rendered unusable, as there is not yet a reliable method for reconciling nonuniform reporting. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026 Spin frustration and an exotic critical point in ferromagnets from nonuniform opposite $g$ factors. — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 The text argued for the existence of mountains on the moon, among other insights, and attributed the motion of celestial bodies following nonuniform paths to physical causes. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 10 Oct. 2022 Mozzarella was easily distinguished from the other cheeses by its extremely nonuniform color—more than 3 times more Primitives and an order of magnitude higher CCI than the other cheeses. — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 25 Aug. 2014

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Adjective

In addition to low blood oxygen levels and low blood pressure, a pulmonary embolism can affect the heart, causing a fast or irregular heart rate, right-sided heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Phobos landing plans Phobos stretches about 14 miles across and has an irregular, potato-like shape.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of irregular

Adjective

Biting lines such as these come frequently from Diplo, who has little in the way of a filter and a coarse sense of humor, especially on social media.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
In a mortar and pestle, crush the coriander seeds and peppercorns until cracked but still coarse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of coarse

Adjective

The residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey launched in late 2024, after a bumpy start and no shortage of drama.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Some of the movie’s most memorable moments have barely anything to do with the plot, like when Matt discovers his eyelids fusing together and attempts to separate them with nail scissors in the bathroom of a bumpy plane.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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