heterogeneousness

Definition of heterogeneousnessnext
as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types the ever increasing heterogeneousness of the nation's population will bring about a whole new set of challenges

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Noun
  • The depth and diversity of this particular Team USA squad should translate at these Winter Olympic Games into a very high return on investment indeed.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesive—because of its diversity and not in spite of it.
    Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • First found in the 1930s, this interpretation was later validated by a wide variety of laboratory experiments.
    Big Think, Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The menu has shifted to more small plates and skewers, with meats like chicken, shrimp, fish and wagyu beef and a variety of different vegetables.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Heterogeneousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneousness. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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