diverse

[dih-vurs, dahy-, dahy-vurs]

adjective

1. of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike.

   a wide range of diverse opinions.

   Synonyms: divergent, manifold, varied

2. of various kinds or forms; multiform.

   Synonyms: disparate, dissimilar

3. including representatives from more than one social, cultural, or economic group, especially members of ethnic or religious minority groups.

   a diverse student body.

diverse

/ daɪˈvɜːs, ˈdaɪvɜːs /

adjective

1. having variety; assorted

2. distinct in kind

Other Word Forms

• diversely adverb
• diverseness noun
• undiverse adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diverse¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin dīversus (past participle of dīvertere “to divert ”), equivalent to dī- di- ² + vert- (base of vertere “to turn”) + -tus, past participle suffix, with -tt- regularly becoming -s-

Word History and Origins

Origin of diverse¹

C13: from Latin dīversus; see _divers

Example Sentences

Fifty food vendors span the diverse offerings of L.A.’s food scene, both of the brick and mortar and truck persuasion.

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But it is this very presence in the homes of almost the entire British population that makes the BBC so unsuitable for a diverse democracy.

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Yet now, after many years of supporting this diverse community, the bar faces demolition.

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In a letter to parents Ms Hicks said: "By creating supported flexible spaces rooted in restorative and relational culture we can better meet the diverse needs of students."

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Because body composition, eating patterns, and health behaviors differ around the world, the authors emphasized the need to understand how these drugs work in more diverse populations.

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Related Words

• differing www.thesaurus.com
• disparate 
• distinct 
• divergent 
• diversified 
• varied 

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The adjective diverse describes things that are different in kind, form, or character. How does diverse compare to synonyms various, distinct, and different? Find out on Thesaurus.com.