Entry Word: diversity

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types <a diversity of opinions on where the senior class should go for its end-of-the-year trip> — see variety 1
2 the quality or state of being different <thereʼs considerable diversity in Jakeʼs two choices for what heʼd like to be someday: a clergyman or an acrobat> — see difference 1