heterogeneity

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being composed of parts that are different from each other.

Examples

The research team struggled to analyze the data due to the extreme heterogeneity of the participants' backgrounds.
A successful ecosystem relies on the heterogeneity of its species to maintain balance and resilience.

Synonyms: variety, diversity, variation, disparity

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heterogeneity

noun

Pronunciation: ˌhɛtərədʒɪˈniːɪti

Definition

The quality or state of being composed of parts that are different from each other.

Examples

The research team struggled to analyze the data due to the extreme heterogeneity of the participants' backgrounds.
A successful ecosystem relies on the heterogeneity of its species to maintain balance and resilience.
The committee was criticized for the heterogeneity of its membership, which made reaching a consensus nearly impossible.

Synonyms of heterogeneity

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Antonyms of heterogeneity

Words with the opposite meaning to heterogeneity:

homogeneity

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