Synonyms of heterogeneity

heterogeneity

noun

ˌhe-tə-rō-jə-ˈnē-ə-tē 

as in diversity

the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types

the cultural heterogeneity of its residents is a point of pride for the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diversity
• diverseness
• variety
• multiplicity
• manifoldness
• multifariousness
• assortment
• heterogeneousness
• variousness
• distinctiveness
• disparity
• distinctness
• dissimilarity
• miscellaneousness
• unlikeness
• disparateness
• distinction
• otherness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• homogeneity
• similarity
• likeness
• sameness
• paucity
• homogeneousness
• fewness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heterogeneity

In the nearly 50 years since Dyer’s text arrived, the field has retained its heterogeneity and developed into a complex set of constellations. — Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026

Unlike mechanical systems, ecological systems exhibit nonlinear dynamics, spatial heterogeneity, and evolutionary adaptation. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026

The figures are an addition to the New York Fed’s economic heterogeneity indicators, a series of data sets intended to track variations in the economy by geographic region and demographic and income groups. — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026

Constructing a detailed overview of the Arctic has always been difficult because of its vast size, often impossible working conditions and the heterogeneity of its landscapes. — Lara Williams, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026