HETEROGENEITY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

heterogeneity

noun

ˌhe-tə-rō-jə-ˈnē-ə-tē

Definition of heterogeneity

as in diversity

the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types the cultural heterogeneity of its residents is a point of pride for the city

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Recent Examples of heterogeneity Zamenhof believed that the constant clashes in his hometown and beyond were, above all, the product of semantic heterogeneity. — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026 Artworks from the past, the recent past, and the present reverberate and scratch against each other with material and scalar heterogeneity, talking at, with, and beyond themselves. — Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026 In the nearly 50 years since Dyer’s text arrived, the field has retained its heterogeneity and developed into a complex set of constellations. — Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026 Unlike mechanical systems, ecological systems exhibit nonlinear dynamics, spatial heterogeneity, and evolutionary adaptation. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heterogeneity

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diversity

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Historically a safe haven, the Vineyard is now seen as the epicenter for changing the narrative on diversity, showcasing Black and Brown Americans as the backbone of the nation's economy and future.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Gonzalez appeared at a contentious July congressional hearing in which the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History director, Anthea Hartig, was grilled on matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion in its programming.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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