heterogeneity

CEFRC1

/hˌɛtərədʒɪˈniəti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of containing different kinds of people or things.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A composition of diverse parts.

Examples

  • The researchers noticed the heterogeneity of the patient sample.

  • Heterogeneity was a major challenge.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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noun

Extra meanings

  1. The quality of a substance which is not uniform.

  2. Diversity

More examples

In context

  • The data showed significant heterogeneity.

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

Antonyms

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The blank of the group, with members from many different countries, made discussions interesting.

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