Heterogeneity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heterogeneity is a noun meaning (uncountable) Diversity.
Meaning
(uncountable) Diversity.
More Meanings
- (countable) A composition of diverse parts.
- (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
- heterogeneities
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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