Definition

In a way that involves different kinds or types; not uniform or consistent.

Example

The students were grouped heterogeneously to encourage diverse interactions.

Conversation

I noticed that our group project is coming together heterogeneously with everyone's different ideas.

Yeah, it's interesting to see how we all contribute in unique ways.

Exactly! I think that diversity really enhances our work.

For sure, it makes it more creative and engaging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heterogeneously → It is formed from "hetero-" (from Greek "heteros", meaning different) and "genus" (from Latin, meaning kind or type) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that is characterized by being of different kinds or types.

Memory Tip

Think of 'different' ('hetero-') kinds or types ('genus') and how they are mixed together — that's what heterogeneously means.

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