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heterogeneidad

heterogeneity

noun eh-teh-roh-heh-neh-ee-DAHD Rare

Usage Note

Heterogeneidad is a formal academic noun used in sociology, biology, and statistics to describe diversity within a set. Its antonym is homogeneidad. Like most Spanish abstract nouns in -dad, it is feminine: la heterogeneidad. It is essentially a register word; in plain speech, diversidad or variedad usually suffices.

Examples

"La heterogeneidad del grupo enriqueció el debate."

Natural Translation

The heterogeneity of the group enriched the debate.

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