diverse
Americanadjective
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of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike.
a wide range of diverse opinions.
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of various kinds or forms; multiform.
- Synonyms:
- disparate, dissimilar
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including representatives from more than one social, cultural, or economic group, especially members of ethnic or religious minority groups.
a diverse student body.
adjective
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having variety; assorted
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distinct in kind
Usage
What are other ways to say diverse?
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.
Other Word Forms
- diversely adverb
- diverseness noun
- undiverse adjective
Etymology
Origin of diverse
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-
Example Sentences
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"If we want Singapore to be a diverse city, we should also accept that there would be diverse activities."
From BBC
Chytrids are a diverse group of aquatic fungi, and the discovery suggests they may influence marine ecosystems more strongly than scientists once believed.
From Science Daily
The politics of younger Iranian immigrants, who come to the U.S. for all kinds of reasons, and consume the full range of content available online, are more diverse than those of their older compatriots.
From Los Angeles Times
To ensure this one’s survival, we need a grassroots nationwide civics renewal bringing together citizens, schools, businesses and communities to revive those habits and skills that enable a diverse people to govern themselves.
It’s a reminder that concentrated gains are never a sure bet compared with a diverse portfolio.
From Barron's
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