Heterogeneous
(adjective)
Composed of elements that are not of the same kind; varied or diverse.
Origin:
From the greek word "heteros" meaning other or different and "genos" meaning kind or class.
Examples:
- The group of people at the party was heterogeneous, with people from all different backgrounds.
- The collection of rocks in the museum was heterogeneous, with samples from different regions and eras.
- The investment portfolio was heterogeneous, with a mix of stocks, bonds, and real estate.
- The city was heterogeneous, with a mix of different cultures and languages.
- The class was heterogeneous, with students from different majors and backgrounds.