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
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Recent Examples of heterogeneity
Unlike mechanical systems, ecological systems exhibit nonlinear dynamics, spatial heterogeneity, and evolutionary adaptation.
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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.
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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.
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Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
But given the complexity and heterogeneity of the disease, that’s not likely to be what a complete remedy will look like.
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Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
But given the complexity and heterogeneity of the disease, that’s not likely to be what a complete remedy will look like.
—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneity
diversity
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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“Heterogeneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneity. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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