heterogeneous
UK/,hetə'rɒdʒənəs/US/.hetәrәu'dʒi:njәs/
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Definitions
adj.
Composed of diverse or unlike elements; not uniform
异质的，由不同成分构成的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhetero- (different) + gen (kind) + -eous = 'of different kinds.' A heterogeneous mixture or group contains unlike parts that don't blend into one type. The direct opposite of homogeneous.
Root gen still carries 140 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.heterogeneous mixture异质混合物
- 2.heterogeneous group异质群体
- 3.heterogeneous society异质社会
Example Sentences
- 1.
The data came from a heterogeneous set of sources.
- 2.
Sand and iron filings form a heterogeneous mixture.