Definition of "even-" in English

prefix

1. Even in number, not odd.

   • even-toed, even-numbered, Even-even nucleus

2. (no longer productive) Uniform, evenly in quantity.

   • even-down, even-tempered, even-toned

3. (no longer productive) Prefix meaning equally, similarly, same.

   • evennight, evenmete, evenold

4. (rare, dialectal or no longer productive) Prefix occurring mostly in older terms, bearing the meaning of equal in rank, joint, co-, fellow-.

   • even-bishop, even-christian, even-servant