diversity

/dai'və:siti/

Thân thiện

A garden shows great diversity in its flowers and plants.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The condition or result of being varied; the state of having many different forms, types, or ideas: "Diversity" refers to the quality or state of being composed of different elements, especially in a group or system.
   • Noticeable heterogeneity; a variety of something: "Diversity" can also describe a specific instance or collection of varied things, highlighting the range of differences present.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The university values cultural diversity among its student body. (The university appreciates the presence of many different cultures within its students.)
  • The diversity of opinions in the meeting led to a more creative solution. (The variety of different opinions present resulted in a more innovative outcome.)
  • Biodiversity refers to the diversity of life in a particular habitat. (Biodiversity means the variety of living organisms in a specific environment.)

Advanced Usage

• "To embrace diversity": to accept and value differences within a group.
  • Successful companies learn to embrace diversity in the workplace.
• "A diversity of": used to introduce a collection of varied items or concepts.
  • The festival offered a diversity of food from around the world.
• "Genetic diversity": (a specialized term) the total number of genetic characteristics in a species.
  • Conservation efforts aim to protect the genetic diversity of endangered animals.

Variants and Related Words

• Diverse (adj): showing a great deal of variety; very different.
  • The city has a very diverse population.
• Diversify (verb): to make or become more varied.
  • The company decided to diversify its product line.

Synonyms

• Variety: the quality or state of being different or diverse.
• Multifariousness: having many varied parts or aspects.
• Heterogeneity: the quality of being diverse in character or content.

Related Phrases

• Unity in diversity: a concept where unity or harmony is achieved not despite differences, but by embracing them.
  • The nation's motto promotes unity in diversity.
• Diversity and inclusion (D&I): organizational frameworks which promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people.
  • The new policy focuses on improving diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the condition or result of being changeable
2. noticeable heterogeneity
   • a diversity of possibilities
   • the range and variety of his work is amazing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• diverseness
• multifariousness
• variety