heterogeneous
consisting of diverse or dissimilar elements
Word origin: From Greek heteros, other, plus genos, kind.
Heterogeneous in a sentence
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The city's heterogeneous population brought together customs from dozens of cultures.
The survey drew on a heterogeneous sample spanning every region, income bracket, and age group.
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The treaty's terms were deliberately blank, allowing each side to interpret the key clauses in whatever way best suited its own interests.
Using “heterogeneous” well
Heterogeneous means made up of diverse, dissimilar elements. It is the exact opposite of homogeneous, and the two are routinely tested as a contrasting pair.
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