diversified

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

adjective

1. distinguished by various forms or by a variety of objects.

   diversified activity.

2. distributed among a judicious variety of types; balanced.

   Investments focused in a single industry, such as energy, are more vulnerable to market volatility than more diversified investments.

3. producing different kinds of goods, crops, etc., or expanded so as to do so.

   He owns a diversified farm, raising livestock, produce, and medicinal herbs.

Other Word Forms

• nondiversified adjective
• quasi-diversified adjective
• undiversified adjective
• well-diversified adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diversified¹

First recorded in 1605–15; diversify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Modernisation has become a priority, with increasing emphasis on data, technology, and diversified sources of income.

From BBC

Executives said the purchase was intended to create a "resilient and diversified" coffee business, forming a "global coffee champion" at a time when the industry is grappling with tariffs and high prices for coffee beans.

From BBC

"We should get accustomed to these price rises, as streamers seek to broaden their diversified programming portfolio."

From BBC

But in recent months he has diversified his giving, with hefty donations to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership fund.

From Los Angeles Times

Larger stations in urban areas — often supported by listener donations, corporate sponsorships, and diversified revenue streams — are expected to weather the loss better.

From Salon

Related Words

• diverse 
• varied