heterogeneity
//ˌhɛtərəʊdʒəˈniːɪti//
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.