Diverse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /dī-ˈvərs/ di·verse

Meaning & Definition of Diverse

Diverse (adjective)

  1. differing from one another, unlike
  2. composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities

Diverse (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being not of the same kind

    "a movement supported by people with diverse interests but one common goal"

    similar: different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike
    related: divers, miscellaneous, mixed, several, sundry, variant, varied, various, differentiable, discriminable, alternate, alternative, individual, particular, peculiar, single, disproportionate, divergent, unequal
    opposite: alike, identical, indistinguishable, kin, kindred, like, parallel, same, similar
    near: equal, selfsame, equivalent, tantamount, akin, analogous, comparable, homological, homologous, related, homogeneous, homogenous, uniform

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Diverse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Diverse:

different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Diverse

Words with the opposite meaning of Diverse:

alike, identical, indistinguishable, kin, kindred, like, parallel, same, similar

Related Words for Diverse

divers, miscellaneous, mixed, several, sundry, variant, varied, various, differentiable, discriminable, alternate, alternative, individual, particular, peculiar, single, disproportionate, divergent, unequal

Near Antonyms of Diverse

equal, selfsame, equivalent, tantamount, akin, analogous, comparable, homological, homologous, related, homogeneous, homogenous, uniform

Word Forms of Diverse

Derived words: diversely (adverb), diverseness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Diverse

Middle English divers, diverse "differing, distinct, of various kinds, several," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French divers, diverse, deverce, borrowed from Latin dīversus "turned in different directions, situated apart, differing," from past participle of dīvertere "to separate oneself (from), be different, diverge" divert

First known use: 13th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diverse

What does "Diverse" mean?

"Diverse" means differing from one another, unlike. As an adjective, it is defined as: differing from one another, unlike.

What is another word for "Diverse"?

Other words for "Diverse" include different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable and nonidentical. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Diverse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Diverse"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Diverse". Common alternatives include different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, nonidentical, other and unalike.

What is the opposite of "Diverse"?

Antonyms of "Diverse" include alike, identical, indistinguishable, kin, kindred, like, parallel and same. Near antonyms include equal, selfsame, equivalent and tantamount.

How do you use "Diverse" in a sentence?

Examples of "Diverse" in a sentence: "a movement supported by people with diverse interests but one common goal".

Is "Diverse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Diverse" is an adjective.

Is "Diverse" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Diverse" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Diverse"?

"Diverse" is pronounced /dī-ˈvərs/ and divided into syllables as di·verse.