heterogeneous

Definition of Heterogeneous in English :

1. heterogeneous, heterogenous

consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature

Example Sentences:
'the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous'

2. heterogeneous, heterogenous

originating outside the body

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Heterogeneous

adjective

1.

composed of unrelated or differing parts or elements

2.

not of the same kind or type

3. chemistry

of, composed of, or concerned with two or more different phases

Compare homogeneous

adjective

1.

differing or opposite in structure, quality, etc.; dissimilar; incongruous; foreign

2.

composed of unrelated or unlike elements or parts; varied; miscellaneous

adj.

1. also het·er·og·e·nous (hĕt′ə-rŏjə-nəs) Consisting of dissimilar elements or parts; not homogeneous. See Synonyms at miscellaneous.

2. Xenogeneic.