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heterogeneous

heterogeneous

9 7.9
Made of different types of people or things, like scientists and artists
  • adjective
  • /ˌhɛtərəˈdʒiːniəs/
translation icon : heterogéneo
  • The research team analyzed a heterogeneous group of participants with different health conditions.
  • heterogeneous group
  • heterogeneous mixture
  • heterogeneous population

So long run profits can come from heterogeneous costs.

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Examples

  • In fundamental contrast, the West is heterogeneous, rapidly changing, and diverse.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Given their heterogeneous student populations, community colleges must consider student engagement across several axes.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Third, future research should more deeply explore whether current assessment and placement policies have heterogeneous effects.

    Academic text (2011)
  • So we have buyers that have heterogeneous search expenses, right?

  • So it's a very heterogeneous molecular composition.

  • A new technology had emerged which acknowledged the complex, heterogeneous nature of writing assessment.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Preterm birth is also a heterogeneous outcome.

  • Students involved in cooperative learning work together in small heterogeneous groups on a common academic assignment.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Children with special health care needs are a heterogeneous population with a wide range of diagnoses and functional limitations.

    Academic text (2011)
  • A team can possess heterogeneous capabilities, enabling division of labor and efficient task execution.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

various
vsheterogeneous
1.0

Having many different kinds

is about differing parts rather than simply listing several kinds
diverse
vsheterogeneous
297 3.4

Made of many different kinds

refers to difference in kind but without stressing degree of difference
varied
vsheterogeneous
54 3.3

Containing many different kinds, not all the same

refers more to actual composition of different parts than to simple variety
assorted
vsheterogeneous
25 3.7

Made of different kinds mixed together

describes difference in parts rather than grouping or selection
miscellaneous
vsheterogeneous
17 6.5

Something that contains different kinds of things like papers or tools

focuses on differing parts rather than being a random assortment
multifaceted
vsheterogeneous
15 5.9

Having many different parts or sides

refers to actual diverse parts or elements instead of mainly aspects
polymorphic
vsheterogeneous
  • Specialized
1 8.9

Having many different forms, like minerals or animals with different looks

covers different component parts rather than multiple external forms or types
inhomogeneous
vsheterogeneous
  • Specialized
1 9.5

Not the same in all parts, like a rock with different minerals

emphasizes the presence of different parts rather than just non uniformity
diversified
vsheterogeneous
1 4.7

Having many different kinds of things

describes natural difference in parts rather than a process of increasing variety
heteromeric
vsheterogeneous
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Made of different parts joined together in one molecule, like a protein

is used more broadly for any collection of diverse parts not only molecules
mixed
vsheterogeneous
1 1.0

Made of different kinds of things, like roses and lilies

focuses on simple difference of kinds rather than on arrangement
heterogenic
vsheterogeneous
8.0

A thing that has different kinds of parts

is the same meaning expressed in a different form
nonhomogeneous
vsheterogeneous
7.9

Made of different parts that are not the same throughout

focuses on actual differing parts rather than merely non uniform appearance
heterotypic
vsheterogeneous
  • Specialized
9.9

Not the same type of cell or structure

is the general term for different parts across any context
polytypic
vsheterogeneous
  • Specialized
9.7

A species that has several different types

is broader, applying to differing parts across contexts not only species groups
farraginous
vsheterogeneous
  • Formal
9.9

Made of many different, unrelated things

focuses on difference in kind rather than on unrelated or haphazard mixing

Antonyms

20 6.6

Made of people or things that are all the same

How Diverse

heterogeneous
9 7.9
diverse
297 3.4
mixed
1 1.0
assorted
25 3.7
varied
54 3.3

Surface Forms

heterogeneous positive
heterogeneouser comparative
heterogeneousest superlative

Morphology

heterogeneous = heterogen (opaque) = hetero + gen + eous

The suffix '-eous' forms adjectives, but the connection to 'heterogen' is not straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Heterogeneous comes from the parts hetero- meaning 'different' and -genous meaning 'kind', like in genre. So a heterogeneous group is made of 'different kinds' of things.