heterogeneous meaning

UK US /ˌhɛtɚəˈdʒinjəs/ 5 syllables

heterogeneous (adjective): consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature.

heterogeneous has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

heterogeneous as an adjective

  1. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
    • the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous

    Synonyms: heterogenous

    Opposite: homogeneous

    Similar: assorted, disparate, inhomogeneous

    Related forms: heterogeneousness, heterogeneity

  2. originating outside the body

    Synonyms: heterogenous

How to pronounce heterogeneous

heterogeneous is pronounced /ˌhɛtɚəˈdʒinjəs/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

Words that rhyme with heterogeneous

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