heterogenous

adjective

het·​er·​og·​e·​nous ˌhe-tə-ˈrä-jə-nəs 

: heterogeneous

Examples of heterogenous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The problem with ‘wait-and-see’ care Decades of research show that asthma, while characterized by airway inflammation and spasming, is a heterogenous syndrome. — Arjun Mohan, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2026

The scope of providing support, therefore, extends to a heterogenous customer base that spans multiple subscription tiers, sizes, and business impact categories. — Stefan Steinle, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

In fact, the composition of the lava is so heterogenous that even the source of the magma -- the melting mantle under Iceland -- might be slightly different for each of these batches of magma. — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024

For one, unlike the Middle East’s more homogenous market, Southeast Asia is more heterogenous, meaning businesses will need to tailor their offerings to an array of different economies, consumer bases and regulatory regimes. — Lionel Lim, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

hetero- + -genous, probably as regularization of heterogeneous

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

heterogenous

adjective

het·​er·​og·​e·​nous ˌhet-ə-ˈräj-ə-nəs 

1

: originating in an outside source

especially : derived from another species

heterogenous bone grafts

2

: heterogeneous