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heterogeneity


het·ero·ge·ne·i·ty

noun
\ˌhe-tə-rō-jə-ˈnē-ə-tē, ˌhe-trō-\

Definition of HETEROGENEITY

: the quality or state of being heterogeneous

Examples of HETEROGENEITY

  1. <the cultural heterogeneity of its residents is a point of pride for the city>

First Known Use of HETEROGENEITY

1641

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