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diversified

[ dih-vur-suh-fahyd, dahy- ]

/ dɪˈvɜr səˌfaɪd, daɪ- /

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adjective

distinguished by various forms or by a variety of objects: diversified activity.

distributed among or producing several types; varied: diversified investments.

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Origin of diversified

First recorded in 1605–15; diversify + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM diversified

non·di·ver·si·fied, adjectivequa·si-di·ver·si·fied, adjectiveun·di·ver·si·fied, adjectivewell-di·ver·si·fied, adjective

Words nearby diversified

divergent thinking, diverging lens, divers, diverse, diversification, diversified, diversified farming, diversiform, diversify, diversion, diversional

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Example sentences from the Web for diversified

Woe unto the central banker who diversified in that direction too quickly.
Roubini and Bremmer on Why We're Still Doomed|Nouriel Roubini, Ian Bremmer|May 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The cuisine is rustic like the land, and its people and the flavors are intense, diversified and explosive.
Fresh Picks|Lidia Bastianich|July 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Production was stepped up and the design refined and diversified.
The Lucky Dress|Anne McElvoy|June 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The promises made to believing prayer are explicit, numerous, and diversified.
The Life of Trust: Being a Narrative of the Lord's Dealings With George Mller|George Mller

These diversified qualities were, in a manner, shrouded under Spanish reserve and taciturnity.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol 2|J. H. Merle D'Aubign
Nature, so varied and diversified, had become monotonous, calm and quiet; so peaceful that an earthquake would have been a relief.
The Confession of a Fool|August Strindberg
It is rich and fertile, gently rolling, diversified by fine beeches and elms.
Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway|Effie Price Gladding
This far-flung and diversified empire had to be organized in order to be governed, and defended in order to be maintained.
Beginnings of the American People|Carl Lotus Becker

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