heterogeneity

Examples

• All

• The overall effect size should be interpreted in light of discovered heterogeneity; that is, not all interventions are equally effective.

  Academic text (2011)

• The notable spatial heterogeneity of urban systems is not well documented by standard land-use models.

  Academic text (2008)

• It's a lot to do with the heterogeneity of our population.

• And I think we just need to continue to work to get to reduce the heterogeneity of the disorder.

• That all results in tremendous heterogeneity in what we need to achieve for a cure.

• The interaction of various kinds of heterogeneity in urban systems is a major open question.

  Academic text (2008)

• In considering such debate, the heterogeneity of the older population must be stressed.

  Academic text (1990)

• An important consideration in the selection of the teachers was to ensure heterogeneity.

  Academic text (2011)

• For instance, we suggested that cultural heterogeneity may contribute to the emergence of coordination and communication problems.

  Academic text (1999)

• Even more important, the reader comes to accept the heterogeneity of conflicting views.

  Academic text (1992)

Synonyms

V

variety

vsheterogeneity

551 1.3

A group of different kinds of things

is about having different elements but not focused on number or assortment

D

diversity

vsheterogeneity

312 3.5

A range of different people or things

is the general term emphasizing different elements within a single group

M

multiplicity

vsheterogeneity

10 7.0

A large number of different things in one group

is about different kinds or types rather than just a large number

I

inhomogeneity

vsheterogeneity

• Specialized

1 9.9

A situation where parts are not the same throughout

is the same idea but stresses different elements rather than structural irregularity

C

chimerism

vsheterogeneity

1 9.6

A mix of different styles, ideas, or cultures

is broader referring to the presence of different elements without blending implication

V

variousness

vsheterogeneity

1 5.3

The state of having many different kinds of people or things

is the general state of mixed elements rather than emphasizing many kinds

D

diverseness

vsheterogeneity

1 6.1

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

is the same idea but is the more common contemporary expression

H

heterogeneousness

vsheterogeneity

8.9

A situation in which people or things are different from each other

is the alternative form with identical meaning and usage across contexts

V

variedness

vsheterogeneity

6.3

A state with many different kinds of things

is about the general presence of different types rather than change over parts

D

disparateness

vsheterogeneity

9.2

A big difference between things that are not similar

is looser meaning different elements rather than absolute complete difference

Antonyms

H

homogeneity

5 7.6

A state in which things are all the same throughout

How Diverse

heterogeneity

5 8.4

diversity

312 3.5

variety

551 1.3

mixture

• Specialized

53 3.5

uniformity

• Specialized

17 4.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology