Heterogeneity: meaning, definitions and examples
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heterogeneity
[ ˌhɛtərədʒɪˈniːɪti ]
in statistics
The quality or state of being diverse in character or content.
Synonyms
dissimilarity, diversity, variability.
Examples of usage
- The study aimed to analyze the heterogeneity of the data.
- Heterogeneity in the population posed a challenge for the researchers.
in biology
The presence of differences among the components of a mixture or population.
Synonyms
dissimilarity, diversity, variability.
Examples of usage
- The heterogeneity of the gene pool allowed for adaptation to different environments.
- The genetic heterogeneity of the species led to a variety of traits.
Translations
Translations of the word "heterogeneity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 heterogeneidade
🇮🇳 विविधता
🇩🇪 Heterogenität
🇮🇩 heterogenitas
🇺🇦 гетерогенність
🇵🇱 heterogeniczność
🇯🇵 異種性
🇫🇷 hétérogénéité
🇪🇸 heterogeneidad
🇹🇷 heterojenlik
🇰🇷 이질성
🇸🇦 تغاير
🇨🇿 heterogenita
🇸🇰 heterogenita
🇨🇳 异质性
🇸🇮 heterogenost
🇮🇸 misleitni
🇰🇿 гетерогендік
🇬🇪 ჰეტეროგენულობა
🇦🇿 heterojenlik
🇲🇽 heterogeneidad
Etymology
The word 'heterogeneity' originated from the Greek words 'heteros' meaning 'different' and 'genos' meaning 'kind'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of heterogeneity is fundamental in various fields such as statistics, biology, and sociology, where diversity and differences play a crucial role in analysis and understanding.