heterogeneous

• Qualifie un groupe, un ensemble ou une substance composé d'éléments de natures, de types ou d'origines très diverses, manquant d'uniformité ou d'homogénéité.

Describes a group or mixture that consists of many different types of elements or parts.

1. Diverse in compositionC1formal

   Consisting of parts or elements that are different from each other; varied.

   Hétérogène

   • The city has a heterogeneous population with many ethnic groups.
   • The sample was heterogeneous, containing a mix of minerals.
   • A heterogeneous group of experts was assembled for the project.

   Synonymesassortedcompositeconglomeratedisparatedivergentdiversemiscellaneousmixedmotleysundryunlikevaried

   Antonymeshomogeneousuniform

2. Mixed or variedC1formal

   Not uniform; containing a variety of different components.

   Hétérogène (varié, non uniforme)

   • The ecosystem is heterogeneous, supporting many species.
   • The data set is heterogeneous, including both numerical and categorical variables.
   • The team's skills were heterogeneous, ranging from design to engineering.

   Synonymesassorteddisparatediversemiscellaneousmixedmotleyvaried

   Antonymesconsistenthomogeneousidenticaluniform