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heterogeneous

13 letters|/ˌhetəˈroʊdʒəniəs/
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Meaning

Diverse in kind or nature; composed of different parts or elements.

Etymology

hetero- (different) + gene- (birth/origin) + -ous (adjective suffix).

Usage

The population was heterogeneous, representing many different cultures and backgrounds.

Pronunciation

/ˌhetəˈroʊdʒəniəs/

Tags

sciencediversityadjective