Diversity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /də-ˈvər-sə-tē/ di·ver·si·ty

Meaning & Definition of Diversity

Diversity (noun)

  1. the quality or condition of having or being composed of differing elements (such as forms, types, or ideas), variety
  2. a group or collection of differing elements, variety
  3. the state or practice of including people of different races, cultures, etc. in a group or organization —often used before another noun

Diversity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "the diversity of plant life on that tropical island is staggering"

    similar: assortment, diverseness, 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

    "there's considerable diversity in the platforms for the two major parties"

    similar: contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Diversity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Diversity:

assortment, diverseness, 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 Diversity

Words with the opposite meaning of Diversity:

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

Related Words for Diversity

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 Diversity

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

Word Forms of Diversity

Inflections: diversities

Origin & Etymology of Diversity

Middle English dyversite "difference, separateness, variety," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French diverseté, diversité, borrowed from Latin dīversitāt-, dīversitās "separateness, condition of being different, difference of opinion," from dīversus "turned in different directions, situated apart, differing" + -itāt-, -itās -ity diverse

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Diversity

Words & Phrases Containing Diversity

diversity, equity and inclusion

Frequently Asked Questions about Diversity

What does "Diversity" mean?

"Diversity" means the quality or condition of having or being composed of differing elements (such as forms, types, or ideas), variety. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or condition of having or being composed of differing elements (such as forms, types, or ideas), variety. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Diversity"?

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

What are different ways to say "Diversity"?

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

What is the opposite of "Diversity"?

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

How do you use "Diversity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Diversity" in a sentence: "the diversity of plant life on that tropical island is staggering"; "there's considerable diversity in the platforms for the two major parties".

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

"Diversity" is a noun.

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

As a B2-level word, "Diversity" 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+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Diversity"?

"Diversity" is pronounced /də-ˈvər-sə-tē/ and divided into syllables as di·ver·si·ty.