Meaning & use
heterogenous
Made up of parts or elements that are different from one another in kind; diverse.
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The panel deliberately included a heterogenous mix of scientists, artists, and policymakers.
Researchers noted that the tumor cells were heterogenous, complicating treatment decisions.
A note on using this word
Heterogenous is a common variant spelling of 'heterogeneous'; most style guides still prefer the fuller spelling with the extra 'e.'
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