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
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-
Explanation
A diverse group is made up of people or things that are very different from each other. If your class mixes kids from all over the world, you could call it diverse. The adjective diversified has the same meaning, and a near synonym is varied. An earlier spelling of the English adjective was divers, and the final –e was probably added by association with words such as traverse and converse. The word divers is still in use in the sense "more than one, several, various:" divers methods and styles.
Vocabulary lists containing diverse
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Example Sentences
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“I have both Democrat and Republican friends,” he said, citing his experience as a general manager of a talk radio station that aired diverse views.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
As Professor Mitchell puts it: "The connections between dogs on the one paw and people dependent on wild plant and animal resources on the other are ancient, diverse, and profound."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
The American-born artist’s expansive and diverse career is celebrated in a survey that highlights his innovative combination of sensibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
"Following these incidents, many local residents from diverse backgrounds have been in touch with my office sharing fears for their safety," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Nadia was the redhead of Mrs. Olinski's diverse group.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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