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    heterogeneous
    /ˌhɛt(ə)rəˈdʒiːnɪəs/

    adjective

    • 1. diverse in character or content: "a large and heterogeneous collection"

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  2. consisting of parts or things that are very different from each other: Switzerland is a heterogeneous confederation of 26 self-governing cantons. Compare. homogeneous. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. different I like her haircut - it's different!

  3. The meaning of HETEROGENEOUS is consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed. How to use heterogeneous in a sentence.

  4. composed of parts of different kinds; having widely dissimilar elements or constituents: The party was attended by a heterogeneous group of artists, politicians, and social climbers. Synonyms: diverse, varied. Antonyms: homogeneous.

  5. heterogeneous. (hetərədʒiːniəs ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A heterogeneous group consists of many different types of things or people. [formal] ...a rather heterogeneous collection of studies from diverse origins. ...the heterogeneous society of today. Synonyms: varied, different, mixed, contrasting More Synonyms of heterogeneous.

  6. adjective. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature. “the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous ” synonyms: heterogenous, hybrid. diversified. having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety. assorted, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, sundry.

  7. noun [ U ] formal uk / ˌhet. ə r.ə.dʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti / us / ˌhet̬.ə.roʊ.dʒəˈneɪ.ə.t̬i / Add to word list. the fact of consisting of parts or things that are very different from each other: Archaeological studies of the tombs have shown the heterogeneity of religious practices in the region.

  8. Jun 2, 2024 · ( mathematics) Incommensurable because of different kinds. ( physics, chemistry) Having more than one phase ( solid, liquid, gas) present in a system or process. ( chemistry) Visibly consisting of different components.

  9. Define heterogeneous. heterogeneous synonyms, heterogeneous pronunciation, heterogeneous translation, English dictionary definition of heterogeneous. adj. 1. also het·er·og·e·nous Consisting of dissimilar elements or parts; not homogeneous. See Synonyms at miscellaneous. 2. Xenogeneic....

  10. The adjective heterogenous is a somewhat comparative word, suggesting that two or more things are unlike in substance or nature, as in a heterogenous mixture containing two substances that do not totally combine, like oil and water.

  11. The meaning of HETEROGENEITY is the quality or state of consisting of dissimilar or diverse elements : the quality or state of being heterogeneous. How to use heterogeneity in a sentence.