diversified

American  

[dih-vur-suh-fahyd, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr səˌfaɪd, daɪ- /

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.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of diversified

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

Example Sentences

The Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives concluded that modest use of alternative asset classes in a diversified target-date fund has the potential to improve a participant’s annual retirement income by 11% to 17%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Sustained stock declines have sparked a debate about the merits of Microsoft’s diversified business model.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“We still see the AI and technology theme as an important part of a diversified portfolio, particularly in volatile environments.”

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"It is more diversified, less oil-intensive, and better equipped with buffers and emergency response mechanisms."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I diversified my training, too, by incorporating Pilates reformer, kickboxing, interval running, everything and anything to increase my stamina and strength.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Related Words

• diverse
• varied