EVEN

Definitions

1. 1. Level, smooth, or equal in surface; not rough; free from irregularities; hence uniform in rate of motion of action; as, even ground; an even speed; an even course of conduct.
2. 2. Equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly self- possessed; as, an even temper.
3. 3. Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit. And shall lay thee even with the ground. Luke xix. 44.
4. 4. Balanced; adjusted; fair; equitable; impartial; just to both side; owing nothing on either side; -- said of accounts, bargains, or persons indebted; as, our accounts are even; an even bargain. To make the even truth in pleasure flow. Shak.
5. 5. Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure. "I know my life so even." Shak.
6. 6. Associate; fellow; of the same condition. [Obs.] "His even servant." Wyclif (Matt.
7. 7. Not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder; -- said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers. Whether the number of the stars is even or odd. Jer. Taylor. On even ground, with equal advantage. -- On even keel (Naut.), in a level or horizontal position.