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 The more probable future is a heterogeneous computing environment where classical high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum processors collaborate. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The multi-year partnership will align the companies’ technology roadmaps around advanced packaging methods, including high-density interconnects and heterogeneous integration. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 Older adults are more heterogeneous than people in younger age groups in terms of chronic conditions and multiple medications, Chen says, which can pose challenges with both prescriptions and side effects. — Liz Seegert, Scientific American, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heterogeneous

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heterogeneous

Adjective

Sila, on Deck 9, is the buffet restaurant (albeit an opulent one) and was my go-to venue for an eclectic range of savory and sweet offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Living alone in Los Angeles for the first time, Jordan had visions of eclectic murals to match her vintage furniture and art collection.

— Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of eclectic

Adjective

The Belgian designer, who went on to thank her team members and collaborators by name, is known for her varied explorations of feminine identity.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Possible options include ammunition designed for varied levels of impact, including armor-piercing configurations.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of varied

Adjective

Kids of mixed ages organized their own games and made up their own rules, while adults stayed mostly on the sidelines or stayed away entirely.

— Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
But the tenth and final iteration will see a return of many cast members, who have mixed views on the show’s practices.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixed

Adjective

All who died, including my sister, Patricia Fagan, were a diverse cross-section of New Yorkers, and their memory can’t be erased.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights is increasingly featuring horror from diverse cultures.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of diverse

Adjective

Underwood threw for 251 yards in his first collegiate start, before any of his assorted coaches could work their magic.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Choose from several assorted designs, including Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin, Apple, Scarecrow, and Acorn.

— Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026