Meaning of heterogenous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhɛdəˈrɑdʒənəs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   heterogenous

   Definitions

   1. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature

   Examples

   • « the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous »

   Synonyms

   • assorted
   • miscellaneous
   • mixed
   • motley
   • sundry(a)
   • disparate
   • inhomogeneous
   • nonuniform

   Antonyms

   • homogeneous
   • homogenous
2. 2. originating outside the body

   Antonyms

   • autogenous
   • autogenic