heterogeneity
nounUK /ˌhet.ər.ə.dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/
US /ˌhet̬.ɚ.ə.dʒəˈniː.ə.t̬i/
Heterogeneity means a group is made of many different kinds of things.
The heterogeneity of the class made it fun because everyone had different talents.
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2. In science, heterogeneity means a material or mixture is not the same all the way through.
The soil sample showed heterogeneity, with sand in one part and clay in another.
3. In math and statistics, heterogeneity means the data or groups are not all alike.
The researchers noticed heterogeneity among the test scores across different schools.
4. In medicine, heterogeneity means a disease or condition can look different in different people.
Doctors study the heterogeneity of the illness to find better treatments.