Heterogeneous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Heterogeneous is an adjective meaning Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.
Meaning
Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.
More Meanings
- (mathematics) Incommensurable because of different kinds.
- (physics, chemistry) Having more than one phase (solid, liquid, gas) present in a system or process.
- (chemistry) Visibly consisting of different components.
- (computing) Of a network comprising different types of computers, potentially with vastly differing memory sizes, processing power and even basic underlying architecture; alternatively, of a data resource with multiple types of formats.
Example Sentences
He had a large and heterogeneous collection of books.
With a vague curiosity I began to trace the outline of some of the heterogeneous impressions, trying meanwhile to curb the flights of macabre fancy which the place and its memories suggested.
Word Forms
- heterogenous
Synonyms for heterogeneous
Depending on context, synonyms include heterologous, diverse, manifold, catholic, dishomogeneous, diversified.
Antonyms for heterogeneous
Common opposites include homogeneous, autogenous, autogenic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include motley, assorted, miscellaneous, sundry, mixed, disparate.
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