heterogeneous

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
  2. adjective originating outside the body

Etymology

From Medieval Latin heterogeneus, from Ancient Greek ἑτερογενής (heterogenḗs, “of different kinds”), from ἕτερος (héteros, “other, another, different”) + γένος (génos, “kind”). Compare hetero- and -ous.

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Synonyms

heterogenous

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