heterogéneo

heterogeneous

adjective eh-teh-roh-HEH-neh-oh Rare

Also means

diverse

Usage Note

Heterogéneo describes a group or mixture made up of diverse or unlike elements, the opposite of homogéneo. The accent falls on the antepenultimate syllable (HEH). It is common in academic, scientific, and sociological writing. The noun form is heterogeneidad.

Examples

"El grupo era muy heterogéneo en cuanto a edades."

Natural Translation

The group was very heterogeneous in terms of ages.

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