heterogeneity
- noun
- /ˌhɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːɪti/
- The heterogeneity of the student body at the university fosters a vibrant learning environment.
- spatial heterogeneity
- genetic heterogeneity
- internal heterogeneity
The amount of taste heterogeneity is what determines the markups.
- The amount of taste heterogeneity is what determines the markups.
Examples
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The overall effect size should be interpreted in light of discovered heterogeneity; that is, not all interventions are equally effective.
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The notable spatial heterogeneity of urban systems is not well documented by standard land-use models.
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It's a lot to do with the heterogeneity of our population.
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And I think we just need to continue to work to get to reduce the heterogeneity of the disorder.
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That all results in tremendous heterogeneity in what we need to achieve for a cure.
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The interaction of various kinds of heterogeneity in urban systems is a major open question.
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In considering such debate, the heterogeneity of the older population must be stressed.
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An important consideration in the selection of the teachers was to ensure heterogeneity.
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For instance, we suggested that cultural heterogeneity may contribute to the emergence of coordination and communication problems.
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Even more important, the reader comes to accept the heterogeneity of conflicting views.
Academic text (1992)
Synonyms
A group of different kinds of things
A range of different people or things
A large number of different things in one group
A situation where parts are not the same throughout
A situation in which people or things are different from each other
A state of having many different kinds of people or things in a group
A state with many different kinds of things
The state of having many different kinds of people or things
A mix of different styles, ideas, or cultures
A big difference between things that are not similar
Antonyms
How Diverse
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
heterogeneity = heterogeneous (transparent) = hetero + gene + ity
Standard nominalization formed by adding '-ity' to the adjective 'heterogeneous', yielding the state or quality of being heterogeneous.
Etymology
The word heterogeneity comes from the prefix hetero- meaning 'different' and a root that means 'kind' or 'type', as in generation or generic. So, heterogeneity describes a group or place that has many different kinds of things.