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diversity

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

KK: /dɪˈvɜrsɪti/

noun
Definition

The state of having many different types or forms, especially in relation to people, cultures, or ideas.


Example

The diversity of the city's population makes it a vibrant place to live.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed the diversity in our neighborhood lately?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's really great to see so many different cultures represented.
Sloth A
I love how it brings variety to the local festivals.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes everything feel so much more vibrant.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
variety
multiplicity
heterogeneity
Antonyms
uniformity
similarity
homogeneity
Root Explanation

Diversity → It is formed from "divertere" (meaning to turn in different directions) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "diversity" refers to the state of being different or varied.

Memory Tip

Think of things 'turning in different directions' — that's what diversity means, the quality of being varied.

Visually Confused Words
adversity
university
dispersity
inverity
overdiversity
verity
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