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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Kotagiri said Magna has taken steps to make its manufacturing system more flexible, and to ensure the company has a diverse mix of products in the works.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Its unusual body structure highlights just how diverse termite species can be and points to how many organisms in tropical environments remain undocumented.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Nakhle, who is also the secretary general of the Arab Energy Club, said the oil market is more diverse than in the 1970s, while the overall amount being used has also dropped significantly.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Zhao told AFP he was looking forward to eating North Korea's "incredibly rich and diverse" cuisine and hoped increased exchanges between both countries could deepen ties "to a new level".
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Teaching and learning occurs between the art forms and any number of diverse subject areas.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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