ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Heterogeneity

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Heterogeneity is a noun meaning (uncountable) Diversity.

Meaning

(uncountable) Diversity.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) A composition of diverse parts.
  2. (uncountable) The quality of a substance which is not uniform.

Example Sentences

Higher minimum rates might be necessary to limit heterogeneity in rates and reduce transshipment.

Word Forms

Synonyms for heterogeneity

Depending on context, synonyms include heterogeneousness.

Antonyms for heterogeneity

Common opposites include homogeneity, homogeneousness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heterogeneousness, heterogeneous, variety, diversity, uniformity, discrepancy.

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