Diverseness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /dī-ˈvərs/ di·verse

Meaning & Definition of Diverseness

Diverseness (adjective)

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

Diverseness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types

    "the diverseness of the offerings at the art fair made judging a challenge"

    similar: assortment, diversity, heterogeneity, heterogeneousness, manifoldness, miscellaneousness, multifariousness, multiplicity, variety, variousness
    related: disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, otherness, unlikeness
    near: homogeneity, homogeneousness, likeness, sameness, similarity, fewness, paucity

  2. the quality or state of being different

    "the diverseness of the two top movies in the running for Best Picture could not be more striking"

    similar: contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diversity, otherness, unlikeness
    related: deviance, divergence, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, change, modification, variation, conflict, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, variability, variance, anomalousness, dichotomy, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, nonconformity, disproportion, imbalance, inequality, nonequivalence
    opposite: alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity
    near: identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence, parallelism, similitude, equality, equivalence, equivalency, homogeneity, homogeneousness, uniformity

Related Entry: Diverse (adjective)

Diverse is a different word from Diverseness. The synonyms below are for diverse, not for diverseness.

  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 Diverseness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Diverseness:

assortment, diversity, heterogeneity, heterogeneousness, manifoldness, miscellaneousness, multifariousness, multiplicity, variety, variousness, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, otherness, unlikeness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Diverseness

Words with the opposite meaning of Diverseness:

alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity

Related Words for Diverseness

deviance, divergence, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, change, modification, variation, conflict, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, variability, variance, anomalousness, dichotomy, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, nonconformity, disproportion, imbalance, inequality, nonequivalence

Near Antonyms of Diverseness

homogeneity, homogeneousness, fewness, paucity, identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence, parallelism, similitude, equality, equivalence, equivalency, uniformity

Word Forms of Diverseness

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

Origin & Etymology of Diverseness

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Diverseness

What does "Diverseness" mean?

"Diverseness" means differing from one another, unlike. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: differing from one another, unlike. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Diverseness"?

Other words for "Diverseness" include assortment, diversity, heterogeneity, heterogeneousness, manifoldness, miscellaneousness, multifariousness and multiplicity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Diverseness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Diverseness"?

There are 54 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Diverseness". Common alternatives include assortment, diversity, heterogeneity, heterogeneousness, manifoldness, miscellaneousness, multifariousness, multiplicity, variety and variousness.

What is the opposite of "Diverseness"?

Antonyms of "Diverseness" include alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness and similarity. Near antonyms include homogeneity, homogeneousness, fewness and paucity.

How do you use "Diverseness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Diverseness" in a sentence: "the diverseness of the offerings at the art fair made judging a challenge"; "the diverseness of the two top movies in the running for Best Picture could not be more striking".

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

"Diverseness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Diverseness"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Diverseness"?

"Diverseness" comes from 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.