adjective

diverse

diverse, varied, different

The city has a diverse population.

The city has a diverse population.

She has diverse interests.

She has diverse interests.

((a diverse sth.)) showing a great deal of variety We have a diverse team of experts.

Synonyms: varied, assorted, different; Antonyms: similar, homogeneous, uniform

From Latin 'diversus', past participle of 'divertere' (to turn in different directions), from 'di-' (aside) and 'vertere' (to turn).

Think of a 'diverse' group of people all 'turning' in different directions, each with their own unique path or interest.

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