Heterogeneity — SAT Vocabulary That Will Diversify Your Word Knowledge

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📚️ Definition of Heterogeneity

Heterogeneity (noun): The quality or state of being diverse in character, content, or composition; consisting of dissimilar or varied elements, parts, or members. Example: The heterogeneity of the research sample made the study’s conclusions more widely applicable.

🗣️ Pronunciation of Heterogeneity

• IPA: /ˌhɛt.ə.roʊ.dʒəˈniː.ɪ.ti/ (See IPA key)

• Respelling: het-uh-roh-juh-NEE-ih-tee

📰 Examples of Heterogeneity

Here are some examples of the word heterogeneity:

• The potluck dinner was a perfect example of heterogeneity; somebody brought sushi, another tamales, another a mysterious casserole he called “hot dish,” and one person even showed up with a bag of potato chips from the corner store.

• Scientists studying coral reefs have found that the heterogeneity of species within a reef system is a key indicator of its overall health and resilience to environmental stress.

• Research has consistently found that groups that possess heterogeneity outperform groups of the best individual performers.

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