heterogeneity

noun — 3 senses

heterogeneity

noun

1

Diversity

Higher minimum rates might be necessary to limit heterogeneity in rates and reduce transshipment.2025 April 23, “Reciprocal Tariff Calculations”, in Office of the United States Trade Representative:

2

A composition of diverse parts.

3

The quality of a substance which is not uniform.

Antonyms: homogeneity
Derived terms: macroheterogeneity, microheterogeneity, nanoheterogeneity, nonheterogeneity
Related terms: heterogeneous

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