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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHeterogeneity
/ˌhɛt.ə.roʊ.dʒəˈniː.ɪ.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or state of being diverse in character or content.
"The heterogeneity of the student body enriches the learning environment." - 2
A mixture or composition that consists of different elements or constituents.
"The heterogeneity of the ecosystem is crucial for its resilience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'heterogeneity' originates from the Greek word 'heteros', meaning 'other', and 'genos', meaning 'kind' or 'race'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting the concept of diversity within a particular context or system.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Heterogeneity" is said worldwide
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Hétérogénéité
Transliteration: et-e-roh-zhay-nee-teh
"L'hétérogénéité de la population est fascinante."
Heterogenität
Transliteration: he-te-ro-ge-nee-tat
"Die Heterogenität der Meinungen ist wichtig für die Diskussion."
Eterogeneità
Transliteration: e-te-ro-je-nee-ta
"L'eterogeneità del gruppo ha portato a idee innovative."
Heterogeneidad
Transliteration: e-te-ro-he-ne-i-dad
"La heterogeneidad del equipo es su mayor fortaleza."
Heterogeneidade
Transliteration: e-te-ro-ge-ne-i-da-de
"A heterogeneidade da sociedade é um desafio."
विविधता
Transliteration: vividhata
"समाज में विविधता आवश्यक है।"
异质性
Transliteration: yì zhì xìng
"社会的异质性是发展的动力。"
이질성
Transliteration: ijilseong
"사회에서 이질성이 중요하다."
異質性
Transliteration: ishitsusei
"社会の異質性は重要です。"
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