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