heterogeneity
noun
Simple meaning
Being diverse and not comparable in kind.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
hehteruhjihneeuhteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
hɛtɚədʒɪˈniəti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind
uncountable
The quality of a substance which is not uniform.
uncountable
Diversity
countable
A composition of diverse parts.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: The quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind
Used this way, heterogeneity is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Kind and considerate
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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