Definition

Not varied or mixed; lacking in diversity or variety.

Example

The company's investments are nondiversified, focusing only on one industry.

Conversation

I just read about some investment strategies.

Oh really? What did you find out?

They say having a nondiversified portfolio can be really risky.

That makes sense; it’s better to spread your investments around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nondiversified → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "diversified" (from Latin "diversificare", meaning to make diverse or varied). The word "nondiversified" means not made diverse or varied, indicating a lack of variety or difference.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'made diverse' ('diversified') to remember that 'nondiversified' means lacking variety.

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