diversified

adjective

di·​ver·​si·​fied də-ˈvər-sə-ˌfīd 

dī-

1

a

: composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities

a diversified [=diverse] student body

cities with more diversified economies

No other North American raptor … occupies a range so diversified in character, both as to climate and terrain.

—Frank Lyman Beebe et al.

b

: of, relating to, or involving varied operations or products

diversified farming/agriculture

… a diversified conglomerate with interests in pulp and paper, machinery and electronics, and construction materials.

—Stewart Pinkerton

… offered diversified services like credit-card lending, mortgage banking and real estate development.

—Time

He said that studios should push for a more diversified business model, so they won't live or die based on the success of one [video] game.

—Brian Gaar

2

: balanced defensively by having funds divided among varied securities

Investors, if they are well advised, will have broadly diversified portfolios.

—Robert Charles Clark

Examples of diversified in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than simply raising costs, tariffs can create a strategic opening to rebuild a more resilient, diversified and values-aligned apparel supply chain. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026

In terms of scope, is the slate of offshoots more diversified given the success of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026

Institutional Investors and Portfolio Allocators can assess Bitcoin's role in a diversified portfolio, considering its sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions and its still-unique supply and demand mechanics. —William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026

Limited selection, unpredictable availability and a lack of guidance mean Costco isn't always the best fit for building a diversified or long-term silver strategy. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of diversify

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for diversified

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide