Nonhomogeneity


[hoh-muh-juh-nee-i-tee, hom-uh-] /ˌhoʊ mə dʒəˈni ɪ ti, ˌhɒm ə-/

noun
1.
composition from like parts, elements, or characteristics; state or quality of being .
n.

1620s, from homogene (see homogeneous) + -ity.
homogeneity [(hoh-muh-juh-nee-uh-tee, hoh-muh-juh-nay-uh-tee)]

Cultural, social, biological, or other similarities within a group. (Compare heterogeneity.)

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