Definition

Not uniform or consistent in composition or structure; having different or varied elements.

Example

The mixture was inhomogeneous, with large chunks of solid material floating in the liquid.

Conversation

Have you noticed how inhomogeneous the group projects are this semester?

Yeah, it seems like everyone has different ideas and styles.

Exactly! It makes collaboration a bit challenging.

But I think it also brings in some unique perspectives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inhomogeneous → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "homogeneous" (from Greek "homogenes", meaning of the same kind). The word describes something that is not of the same kind or composition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'of the same kind' ('homogeneous') to remember that inhomogeneous means something that is not uniform or consistent.

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