heterogeneity

//ˌhɛtərəʊdʒəˈniːɪti//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
Visual representation of heterogeneity

Noun

heterogeneitySingular
heterogeneitiesPlural
1

The quality or state of being diverse in character or content; consisting of dissimilar or varied elements.

The heterogeneity of the student population makes teaching both challenging and rewarding.

2

The condition of having parts or elements that are not uniform or consistent in composition or structure.

The heterogeneity of the soil samples made it difficult to draw consistent conclusions.