heterogeneous
gb/hˌɛtɚəd͡ʒˈinjəs/ us/hˌɛtɚəd͡ʒˈinjəs/
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English
heterogén
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FORMAL
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heterogén
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Usage pattern:
a heterogeneous [group/collection/set] of [people/things]
The city has a heterogeneous population, with residents from dozens of cultural backgrounds.
A város lakossága heterogén, a lakók több tucatnyi különböző kulturális háttérből származnak.
The committee was deliberately made heterogeneous so that it included engineers, artists, teachers, and parents.
A bizottságot szándékosan úgy állították össze, hogy heterogén legyen: mérnökök, művészek, tanárok és szülők is voltak benne.
The study brought together a heterogeneous group of patients rather than focusing on one narrow category.
Learner examples
Our class is heterogeneous; students come from many countries.
Az osztályunk heterogén; a diákok sok országból jönnek.
The team is heterogeneous, with many different skills.
A csapat heterogén, sokféle készséggel rendelkező emberekből áll.
Common mistake:
It usually describes a whole group or collection, not one single person or item. In everyday speech, mixed or diverse is often more natural.
Meaning
made of varied elements
Collocations
heterogeneous group
|heterogeneous society
|heterogeneous population
|heterogeneous sample
|heterogeneous workforce
|heterogeneous classroom
|heterogeneous collection
|heterogeneous audience
|heterogeneous community
|heterogeneous team
Synonyms
diverse (More common and often positive, especially for people or cultures.)
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varied (More everyday; emphasizes variety rather than difference in kind.)
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mixed (Less formal; often suggests different types combined together.)
Antonyms
homogeneous (Made up of people or things of the same kind or very similar kinds.)
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uniform (The same in character or form throughout.)
Themes
diversity
|groups
|society
|education
|business
Definition
Made up of many different kinds of people or things.
Consisting of people or things that are different from one another in kind, character, background, or type.
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TECHNICAL
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heterogén
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Usage pattern:
heterogeneous [mixture/material/sample/tissue/data]
Granite is heterogeneous: different minerals can be seen in different parts of the rock.
A gránit heterogén: a kőzet különböző részeiben különböző ásványok láthatók.
The trial results were heterogeneous, so the researchers analyzed the subgroups separately.
A vizsgálat eredményei heterogének voltak, ezért a kutatók külön elemezték az alcsoportokat.
The database combines heterogeneous data from sensors, surveys, and medical records.
Learner examples
Oil and water form a heterogeneous mixture.
Az olaj és a víz heterogén keveréket alkot.
The sample was heterogeneous, not the same in every part.
A minta heterogén volt, nem volt minden részében egyforma.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse it with homogeneous, which means uniform or the same throughout. The spelling heterogeneous is standard; heterogenous is usually not the intended word.
Meaning
not uniform throughout
Collocations
heterogeneous mixture
|heterogeneous material
|heterogeneous sample
|heterogeneous tissue
|heterogeneous data
|heterogeneous effects
|heterogeneous treatment effects
|heterogeneous system
|heterogeneous network
|heterogeneous catalyst
Synonyms
nonuniform (Emphasizes that the parts are not the same throughout.)
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variable (Emphasizes differences or changes across parts, cases, or observations.)
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mixed (Less technical; suggests different components are present together.)
Antonyms
homogeneous (Uniform in composition or character throughout.)
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consistent (Emphasizes lack of important variation across cases or parts.)
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uniform (The same in all parts or cases.)
Themes
science
|chemistry
|materials
|data
|statistics
Definition
In science, medicine, or data analysis, heterogeneous means uneven or made of different parts.
Having a composition, structure, or set of characteristics that varies from part to part rather than being the same throughout.
Grammar
Dictionary form
heterogeneous
IPA
GB/hˌɛtɚəd͡ʒˈinjəs/
US/hˌɛtɚəd͡ʒˈinjəs/
Syllables & stress
het - ero - gen - eous (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (gen)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: heterogeneous
Expressions
heterogeneous data
1/hˌɛtɚəd͡ʒˈinjəs dˈætə/
fixed phrase
technical
data of varied kinds
Data that comes in different kinds or formats.
Examples
- The platform was designed to integrate heterogeneous data from hospitals, labs, and wearable devices.
- Heterogeneous data can be difficult to compare without careful cleaning and standardization.
- The researchers used machine-learning methods to find patterns in heterogeneous data.
Learner examples
- The app combines heterogeneous data from many sources.
- Heterogeneous data is harder to organize.
heterogeneous group
1/hˌɛtɚəd͡ʒˈinjəs ɡɹˈup/
fixed phrase
formal
group with varied members
A group made up of different kinds of people.
Examples
- The workshop attracted a heterogeneous group of teachers, designers, and public officials.
- Managing a heterogeneous group of learners requires flexible teaching methods.
- The panel was intentionally heterogeneous so that no single profession dominated the discussion.
Learner examples
- We are a heterogeneous group because we have different jobs and ages.
- The school has heterogeneous groups of students.
heterogeneous mixture
1/hˌɛtɚəd͡ʒˈinjəs mˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
unevenly mixed substance
A mixture whose parts are not evenly mixed.
Examples
- Oil and water make a heterogeneous mixture because the oil separates from the water.
- A bowl of cereal with milk is often used as a simple example of a heterogeneous mixture.
- The soil sample was a heterogeneous mixture of sand, clay, and organic material.
Learner examples
- Sand and iron filings are a heterogeneous mixture.
- Salad is a heterogeneous mixture.
heterogeneous network
1/hˌɛtɚəd͡ʒˈinjəs nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
technical
network with different components
A network that connects different kinds of devices or systems.
Examples
- The company runs a heterogeneous network that includes cloud servers, office laptops, and industrial sensors.
- Security tools must work across a heterogeneous network of old and new devices.
- Modern telecom systems often operate as heterogeneous networks that combine several wireless technologies.
Learner examples
- The office has a heterogeneous network of computers and phones.
- A heterogeneous network uses different kinds of devices.
heterogeneous population
1/hˌɛtɚəd͡ʒˈinjəs pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
population with varied members
A population whose members are not all similar.
Examples
- The treatment was tested in a heterogeneous population of patients with different ages and medical histories.
- A heterogeneous population can make it harder to identify a clear trend in the data.
- The survey included a heterogeneous population rather than limiting responses to one region or income level.
Learner examples
- The city has a heterogeneous population.
- The study used a heterogeneous population of patients.