heterogeneity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being different or dissimilar; variability.

  - "The heterogeneity of the population makes it difficult to implement a one-size-fits-all policy."
  - "The heterogeneity of the data set requires advanced statistical analysis tools."

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Antonyms

homogeneity

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Variants

List of all variants of heterogeneity that leads to same result
heterogeneities , heterogeneity

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Greek heteros (different) and genos (race, kind, origin).

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'heterogeneity' was first used in the context of genetics by Gregor Mendel in the 19th century.

2. The presence of heterogeneity in a population can lead to increased creativity and innovation.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Heterogeneity index: A statistical measure used to quantify the degree of dissimilarity or diversity within a group or population.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, heterogeneity is often used to describe diverse characters or settings. In science, it refers to the presence of different types or forms within a group or population.

How to Memorize "heterogeneity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box containing a mix of different colored balls. Each ball represents a unique element within a heterogeneous group or population.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heterogeneity' with the concept of diversity or variability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Heterogeneity': H-etero, G-enos, T-ypes

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