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Heterogeneous

Differing in kind; having unlike qualities; possessed of different characteristics; dissimilar; -- opposed to homogeneous, and said of two or more connected objects, or of a conglomerate mass, considered in respect to the parts of which it is made up.

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Assorted 84% connected

of Assort

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Assorted 84% connected

of Assort

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Disparate 84% connected

Unequal; dissimilar; separate.

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Disparate 84% connected

Unequal; dissimilar; separate.

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Miscellaneous 84% connected

Mixed; mingled; consisting of several things; of diverse sorts; promiscuous; heterogeneous; as, a miscellaneous collection.

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Miscellaneous 84% connected

Mixed; mingled; consisting of several things; of diverse sorts; promiscuous; heterogeneous; as, a miscellaneous collection.

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Mixed 84% connected

of Mix

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Mixed 84% connected

of Mix

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Motley 84% connected

Variegated in color; consisting of different colors; dappled; party-colored; as, a motley coat.

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Motley 84% connected

Variegated in color; consisting of different colors; dappled; party-colored; as, a motley coat.

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Sundry 84% connected

Several; divers; more than one or two; various.

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Sundry 84% connected

Several; divers; more than one or two; various.

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Heterogeneity 74% connected

The state of being heterogeneous; contrariety.

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Heterogeneity 74% connected

The state of being heterogeneous; contrariety.

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Different 66% connected

Distinct; separate; not the same; other.

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Different 66% connected

Distinct; separate; not the same; other.

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Diversified 66% connected

Distinguished by various forms, or by a variety of aspects or objects; variegated; as, diversified scenery or landscape.

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Diversified 66% connected

Distinguished by various forms, or by a variety of aspects or objects; variegated; as, diversified scenery or landscape.

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Varied 66% connected

Changed; altered; various; diversified; as, a varied experience; varied interests; varied scenery.

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Varied 66% connected

Changed; altered; various; diversified; as, a varied experience; varied interests; varied scenery.

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Synonym 1

Heterogenous 92% connected

Of or pertaining to heterogenesis; heterogenetic.

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Antonym 2

Homogeneous 94% connected

Of the same kind of nature; consisting of similar parts, or of elements of the like nature; -- opposed to heterogeneous; as, homogeneous particles, e…

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Homogeneous 94% connected

Of the same kind of nature; consisting of similar parts, or of elements of the like nature; -- opposed to heterogeneous; as, homogeneous particles, e…

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