Where does “uniformly” come from?
Uniformly derives from Middle English -ly (adverbial suffix) affixed to Latin uniformis, meaning of one form, from Latin uni- (one) and forma (form), ultimately from Ancient Greek μορφή (morphē, shape or appearance) and Proto-Indo-European ḱóm (to fit or join together).
uniformly (English): In a uniform manner, consistently
Definitions
- In a uniform manner, consistently
Ancestry of “uniformly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | uniform | Unvarying; all the same; Consistent; conforming... |
| 2 | Middle French | uniforme | — |
| 3 | Latin | uniformis | Having only one shape or form, uniform |
| 4 | Latin | ūni- | one; uni |
| 5 | Latin | ūnus | one, single |
| 6 | Old Latin | oinos | one |
| 7 | Proto-Italic | oinos | cardinal number 1 Previous: n/a Next: *duō;... |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | óynos | one; single |