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- [dih-vur-si-tee, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜr sɪ ti, daɪ-/
- /daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/
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- [dih-vur-si-tee, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜr sɪ ti, daɪ-/
Definitions of diversity word
- noun plural diversity the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness: diversity of opinion. 1
- noun plural diversity variety; multiformity. 1
- noun plural diversity the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc.: diversity in the workplace. 1
- noun plural diversity a point of difference. 1
- noun diversity The state of being diverse; variety. 1
- noun diversity things: variety 1
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Origin of diversity
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English diversite < Anglo-French < Latin dīversitās. See diverse, -ity
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Parts of speech for Diversity
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diversity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diversity
noun diversity
- diversification — the act or process of diversifying; state of being diversified.
- unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
- variegation — an act of variegating.
- diverseness — of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
- multiplicity — a large number or variety: a multiplicity of errors.
Antonyms for diversity
noun diversity
- sameness — the state or quality of being the same; identity; uniformity.
- identical — similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.
- similarity — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- uniformity — the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness, homogeneity, or regularity: uniformity of style.
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