nonuniform

adj

"nonuniform" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“nonuniform” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Not uniform.

Key facts for nonuniform
PropertyValue
Headwordnonuniform
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “nonuniform” sits in English frequency

nonuniform falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for nonuniform is 10 letters long, classified as an adjective. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

nonuniform has no tracked misspelling variants, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From non- + uniform. The correct English form is nonuniform, spelled N-O-N-U-N-I-F-O-R-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    Not uniform.
  2. 2
    Not having the same instantaneous velocity at all points.
  3. 3
    Composed of macromolecular species of differing molar masses.

Etymology

From non- + uniform.

Antonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "nonuniform"?
"nonuniform" is spelled N-O-N-U-N-I-F-O-R-M.
What does "nonuniform" mean?
As an adjective, "nonuniform" means: Not uniform.
What is the origin of the word "nonuniform"?
From non- + uniform. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “nonuniform”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is N-O-N-U-N-I-F-O-R-M - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list