heterogeneity

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Noun heterogeneity has 1 sense

heterogeneity, heterogeneousness - the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind
--₁ is a kind of nonuniformity
Antonyms: homogeneity, homogeneousness
--₁ has particulars: diverseness, diversity, multifariousness, variety

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Heterogeneity

Definition:

Heterogeneity refers to the state or quality of being diverse or varied in nature.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. The condition or quality of being different or diverse.

Example sentence: The heterogeneity of opinions within the group made it difficult to reach a unanimous decision.

2. The presence of different components or elements.

Example sentence: The heterogeneity of the ecosystem allowed for a rich biodiversity.

3. Statistics - The lack of similarity or homogeneity among the units of a sample.

Example sentence: The heterogeneity of the data led to varied statistical results.

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