heterogeneous

adjective
UK: /ˌhetərəˈdʒiːniəs/
US: /ˌhetərəˈdʒiːniəs/

  1. Consisting of different things or parts; not uniform.

    1. The class was very heterogeneous in age and background.
    2. The museum has a heterogeneous collection of artifacts from various cultures and periods.

  2. Composed of dissimilar components or elements.

    1. Our team is heterogeneous, with members from many countries.
    2. The city's population is increasingly heterogeneous, reflecting a wide range of ethnicities and nationalities.

  3. Differing in structure or quality.

    1. The results of the experiment were quite heterogeneous.
    2. The soil samples taken from the field showed a heterogeneous composition, indicating varied geological activity.

Synonyms

varied dissimilar diverse assorted mixed

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heterogeneous" in English means: Consisting of different things or parts; not uniform., Composed of dissimilar components or elements., Differing in structure or quality..

The phonetic transcription of "heterogeneous" is /ˌhetərəˈdʒiːniəs/ in British English and /ˌhetərəˈdʒiːniəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heterogeneous": varied, dissimilar, diverse, assorted, mixed.

Example usage of "heterogeneous": "The class was very heterogeneous in age and background.". More examples on the page.