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Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing

Heterogeneous

adjective / het-er-oh-JEE-nee-us / Medium
Meaning

Diverse in character or content; composed of different or dissimilar elements

Origin / Etymology

Greek heterogenes, from heteros (other, different) + genos (kind)

Synonyms
Diverse Varied Disparate
Antonyms
Homogeneous Uniform Identical
Example Sentence
"India's heterogeneous population, comprising hundreds of languages, religions, and ethnic groups, makes a one-size-fits-all water management policy impractical."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in Essays and GS1 (Society) answers when emphasising diversity as both a strength and a governance challenge — e.g., 'A heterogeneous electorate demands inclusive policy design that accommodates regional variations.'

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