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Diversity has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

noticeable heterogeneity

"a diversity of possibilities"

"the range and variety of his work is amazing"

2

the condition or result of being changeable

"The diversity of our weather patterns means we should always be prepared for sudden shifts in temperature and precipitation."

3

The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

"The garden's beauty comes from its diversity, as every flower blooms in a unique color and shape unlike the others."

In plain English: Diversity means having a wide variety of different people, ideas, and backgrounds coming together.

"The school celebrates diversity by welcoming students from many different backgrounds."

Usage: Diversity refers to the presence of differences among people or things within a group, such as variations in race, culture, or background. Use this term to describe situations where multiple distinct elements coexist rather than just focusing on the act of becoming different.

Example Sentences
"The school celebrates diversity by welcoming students from many different backgrounds." noun
"The school celebrates diversity by hosting cultural festivals every spring." noun
"Our team values diversity because different perspectives lead to better solutions." noun
"Reading books about countries far away helps children understand global diversity." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
heterogeneity condition
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
biodiversity

Origin

The word diversity entered English through the Norman conquest via Old French and Latin, where it originally described a state of being different or varied. It eventually replaced the native Old English term mislīcnes to describe differences among things or people.

Rhyming Words
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