Heterogeneous
Describing a mixture or group that is composed of unlike parts; not uniform or homogeneous throughout.
adjectiveHeterogeneous
Describing a mixture or group that is composed of unlike parts; not uniform or homogeneous throughout.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a fruit salad in a bowl: apples, bananas, grapes, and strawberries all mixed together. Each fruit remains distinct in color and texture, not a single uniform mass.
Sounds Like
het-uh-ROH-jee-nee-u s
Looks Like
Looks like a word built from two parts: hetero- (different) and -genous (produced; of a kind).
Remember This
Heterogeneous is the opposite of homogeneous. In science, a heterogeneous mixture shows visibly different components.
Other Forms
Connect With
homogeneous; diverse; varied; nonuniform; mixture
Note
Use for nonuniform mixtures or groups. Do not use when referring to things that are uniform or alike throughout; compare with homogeneous.