even steven

adjective

Exactly even, equal.

Meanings

adjectiveeven steven (not comparable)

alternative even-Stephen · alternative even-steven

  1. informalnot comparableExactly even, equal.
  2. informalnot comparableBeing equal, as in score or account; tied.
  3. informalnot comparableHaving nothing due, or no balance of debt on either side.
adverbeven steven (not comparable)

alternative even-Stephen · alternative even-steven

  1. informalnot comparableEqually, evenly.
  2. informalnot comparableEvenly divided.

    He made two piles of clothes even steven and let me pick which one I wanted.

nouneven steven (uncountable)

alternative even-Stephen · alternative even-steven

  1. informaluncountableEquity; equilibrium.

    Synonyms: even-stevens

  2. informaluncountableharmony, balance; parity.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounEquity; equilibrium.

Origin

Possibly a reduplicating rhyme from even (“equal”) + steven (“a voice or say in a matter, a constitution”).

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Translations

Bulgarian ра́венство, равнове́сие
  • ра́венство (rávenstvo)equity; equilibrium
  • равнове́сие (ravnovésie)equity; equilibrium
  • хармо́ния (harmónija)harmony, balance; parity
  • бала́нс (baláns)harmony, balance; parity
  • парите́т (paritét)harmony, balance; parity
Russian ра́венство, равнове́сие
  • ра́венство (rávenstvo)equity; equilibrium
  • равнове́сие (ravnovésije)equity; equilibrium
  • гармо́ния (garmónija)harmony, balance; parity
  • бала́нс (baláns)harmony, balance; parity
  • парите́т (paritét)harmony, balance; parity
Cite this entry
APA

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MLA

“even steven.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/even%20steven. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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