heterogeneous

adjective/ˌhɛtərəˈdʒiːniəs/

Frequency rank: #12,004 most common English word

Meaning

consisting of parts or members that are all different from one another; diverse in character or content.

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Example sentence

The research team was heterogeneous in its composition, bringing together experts from biology, engineering, and philosophy.

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