heterogen
Translation
heterogeneous, diverse, varied, mixed
Examples
Die Gruppe hat eine heterogene Zusammensetzung.
The group has a heterogeneous composition.
Wir analysieren heterogene Daten.
We are analysing heterogeneous data.
Grammar Patterns
(as an attributive adjective) used before a noun Eine heterogene Gruppe braucht klare Regeln.
(as a predicative adjective) used after a linking verb Die Gesellschaft ist heute sehr heterogen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diverse, varied, mixed; Antonyms: homogeneous
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'heteros' (other, different) and 'genos' (kind, race). It's an international scientific term.
Memory Tips
Remember that the prefix 'hetero-' means 'different,' as in 'heterosexual'.