heterogeneous
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British pronunciation
/hɛtɹˈə‍ʊd‍ʒənˌi‍əs/

Definition & Meaning of "heterogeneous"in English

heterogeneous
01

composed of a wide range of different things or people

diverse

heterogeneous definition and meaning
example
Examples
The city 's population was heterogeneous, comprising people from various cultural backgrounds.
The salad was heterogeneous, containing a mix of vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
02

introduced from external sources

example
Examples
Researchers measured lung function decline after inhalation of heterogeneous particulates in urban smog.
The patient 's infection was traced to a heterogeneous pathogen carried in contaminated water.
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