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heterogeneity

heterogeneity

5 8.4
The presence of different kinds of things or people in a group
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːɪti/
translation icon : heterogeneidad
  • 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.

Examples

  • 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

variety
vsheterogeneity
582 1.3

A group of different kinds of things

is about having different elements but not focused on number or assortment
diversity
vsheterogeneity
348 3.5

A range of different people or things

is the general term emphasizing different elements within a single group
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
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
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
diverseness
vsheterogeneity
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
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
variousness
vsheterogeneity
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
chimerism
vsheterogeneity
9.6

A mix of different styles, ideas, or cultures

is broader referring to the presence of different elements without blending implication
disparateness
vsheterogeneity
9.2

A big difference between things that are not similar

is looser meaning different elements rather than absolute complete difference

Antonyms

6 7.6

A state in which things are all the same throughout

How Diverse

heterogeneity
5 8.4
diversity
348 3.5
variety
582 1.3
mixture
  • Specialized
55 3.5
uniformity
  • Specialized
18 4.6

Surface Forms

heterogeneity singular

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.