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
  • Antibiotics kill bacteria inside and outside of the gut, reducing diversity in the microbiome.
    Leigh Weddle, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Their ideology draws from a narrow South Asian current of Islam known as Deobandi, influential in parts of southeastern Afghanistan and Pakistan but far from representative of Afghanistan’s religious diversity or the wider Muslim world.
    Nargis Habib, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Heterogeneousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heterogeneousness. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

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