heterogeneous
/,hetəroudʤi'njəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Consisting of diverse or dissimilar elements; varied in composition or character: "heterogeneous" describes something made up of parts or members that are different from one another, not uniform.
- Originating from an external source: In specific contexts, such as biology or medicine, it can describe something introduced from outside the organism or system.
Usage and Examples
- General Usage (Diverse Composition):
- The committee was a heterogeneous group, including teachers, engineers, and artists.
- The rock sample was heterogeneous, containing several different minerals.
- Specialized Usage (External Origin):
- A heterogeneous transplant involves tissue from a donor of a different species.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "Heterogeneous mixture": In chemistry, a mixture where the components remain physically separate and can be distinguished.
- A salad is a heterogeneous mixture; you can see and pick out the individual ingredients.
- "Heterogeneous data": In computing, data that comes in different formats or structures.
- The database must handle heterogeneous data from various sensors.
- "Heterogeneous catalysis": In chemistry, a process where the catalyst is in a different phase (e.g., solid) than the reactants (e.g., gas or liquid).
Variants and Related Words
- Heterogeneity (noun): The quality or state of being heterogeneous.
- The cultural heterogeneity of the city is one of its greatest strengths.
- Homogeneous (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning of the same kind; uniform in structure or composition.
- The solution was homogeneous, with the salt completely dissolved in the water.
Synonyms
- Diverse
- Varied
- Assorted
- Miscellaneous
- Mixed
Antonyms
- Homogeneous
- Uniform
- Alike
- Similar
Common Collocations and Phrases
- Heterogeneous population: A population with significant diversity in its members.
- Modern cities are typically heterogeneous populations.
- Heterogeneous system: A system composed of different, distinguishable parts.
- The research focused on reaction rates in a heterogeneous system.
Adjective
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originating outside the body
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consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
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the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous
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