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heterogeneousness

heterogeneousness

8.9
A situation in which people or things are different from each other
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛtərəˈdʒiːniəsnəs/
translation icon : heterogeneidad
  • The heterogeneousness of the city's population brings a rich variety of cultures and traditions.

Examples

  • The scientist emphasized the heterogeneousness of the experimental samples, which may affect the results.

  • In literature, the heterogeneousness of themes and styles often enhances the appeal of an anthology.

  • The heterogeneousness of the group made discussions very interesting.

  • In science, heterogeneousness can lead to varied results.

  • The heterogeneousness of the city's population brings a rich variety of cultures and traditions.

  • The heterogeneousness of the group made discussions very interesting.

  • In science, heterogeneousness can lead to varied results.

Synonyms

variety
vsheterogeneousness
582 1.3

A group of different kinds of things

means differences in character or content rather than only an assortment
diversity
vsheterogeneousness
348 3.5

A range of different people or things

is the longer, less usual form for that same idea
range
vsheterogeneousness
276 2.0

A set of different things of the same kind

means differences in character or content rather than only span within one kind
multiplicity
vsheterogeneousness
10 7.0

A large number of different things in one group

refers to differences in character or content rather than just sheer number
heterogeneity
vsheterogeneousness
5 8.4

The presence of different kinds of things or people in a group

is the less common variant of the same concept in wording
multidimensionality
vsheterogeneousness
1 8.7

A quality of something that has many different parts or sides

is about differences in content or character, not only multiple perspectives
diverseness
vsheterogeneousness
6.1

A state of having many different kinds of people or things in a group

is the more formal alternative wording for the same quality
variousness
vsheterogeneousness
5.3

The state of having many different kinds of people or things

focuses on differences in character or content rather than simple count
variedness
vsheterogeneousness
6.3

A state with many different kinds of things

focuses on differences in character or content rather than only change
manifolding
vsheterogeneousness
8.3

Having many different kinds or parts

focuses on differences in character or content rather than simple plurality
multiformity
vsheterogeneousness
7.7

A situation where something has many different forms or types

covers differences in character or content beyond just physical forms
chimerism
vsheterogeneousness
9.6

A mix of different styles, ideas, or cultures

describes presence of different elements rather than a fused blend
disparateness
vsheterogeneousness
9.2

A big difference between things that are not similar

covers varied elements that need not be totally unlike each other

Antonyms

The state of having parts that are all the same

How Diverse

heterogeneousness
8.9
diversity
348 3.5
variety
582 1.3
mixture
  • Specialized
55 3.5
homogeneity
6 7.6
uniformity
  • Specialized
18 4.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

heterogeneousness = heterogeneous (transparent) = hetero + geneous + ness

Derived by adding the nominalizing suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'heterogeneous', yielding the state or quality of being diverse.

Etymology

Heterogeneousness comes from Greek parts hetero- meaning 'different' and -genous meaning 'kind' or 'type'. So, it literally says 'different kinds' and is used to describe a state of being mixed or having many different parts.