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- pronunciation:
- he
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he
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.)
The dogs at the shelter form a heterogeneous group ranging from boxers to bulldogs to chihuahuas.- antonyms:
- homogeneous
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| definition 2: |
different in nature; not belonging together; incongruous.
- antonyms:
- homogeneous
- similar words:
- miscellaneous
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| related words: |
assorted, diverse, miscellaneous, motley, multifarious, various |
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| derivations: |
heterogeneously (adv.), heterogeneousness (n.) |
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