Heterogenicity

/ˌhɛtərəʤəˈnɪsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being heterogeneous; the state of being composed of different, unlike, or diverse elements or kinds.

Etymology

From 'heterogenic' plus the noun suffix '-ity,' creating an alternate term for heterogeneity that emphasizes the generative or productive aspect of diversity.

Kelly Says

The heterogenicity of a rainforest—thousands of species in just one acre—is why destroying the rainforest is so catastrophic; you lose an incredible library of evolved solutions to survival problems!

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