HETEROGENEOUS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

heterogeneous

adjective

ˌhe-tə-rə-ˈjē-nē-əs

Definition of heterogeneous

as in eclectic

consisting of many things of different sorts the seating in the hall was a heterogeneous collection of old school desk chairs, wood and metal folding chairs, and even a few plush theater seats

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Recent Examples of heterogeneous Fratino and Baeza are both artists conversant in art history—although their sources of inspiration are heterogeneous and surprising, and often fall beyond the visual record. — Nandini Krishnan, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026 Aiming at either one of these genes captures a huge, heterogeneous family of different neurons. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026 The difficult step is mixing different machines According to SCMP, CETC describes the ultimate objective as a heterogeneous, all-domain swarm, in which different uncrewed platforms can cooperate across air, land and sea. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 The mathematical universe is boundless and heterogeneous, encompassing, over here, truths about numbers and equations; there, the logic of shapes and spaces; and over there, the study of change and probability. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heterogeneous

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous

Adjective

Film Festival kicks off its 67th edition this week with an eclectic lineup of festival favorites, Oscar hopefuls and homegrown films that showcase the range and dynamism of the Greek industry.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Acts like Karina Vélez, Elia, DEL TORO, Giny, and LaDí have impressed fans with an eclectic output — from bubblegum to dream-pop and everything in between.

— Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of eclectic

Adjective

Founded in 2017, Kensington focuses on acquiring, developing, and redeveloping retail and mixed-use projects across the United States, according to its website.

— Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
The temperatures will also dip by the end the week as much colder air is pulled into the region keeping Philly in the upper 40's on Friday but cold enough in the far western Poconos for some festive flakes and mixed precipitation.

— Tammie Souza, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixed

Adjective

There was a line of fans outside the team store at the Baptist Health IcePlex, the team’s practice facility in Fort Lauderdale, waiting to get their hands on jerseys, hats t-shirts and other assorted Hometown Remix memorabilia.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Children have also left behind plenty of toys — including eight mini race cars, three bouncy balls, dozens of assorted figurines, rubber ducks, fidget spinners and other trinkets.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026