Heterogeneous Definition

heterogeneous
adjective
  1. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature; "the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous"
  2. originating outside the body

"Heterogeneous" in song lyrics

See how heterogeneous is used in real songs:

  • "diffusely heterogeneous"
    AOL — AOL

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