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heterogeneous

/hɛ.tə.ɹə.ˈdʒiː.niː.əs/

Meanings
adjective
Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.

Examples :

"He had a large and heterogeneous collection of books."
nature science biology structure system group
adjective
Of a network comprising different types of computers, potentially with vastly differing memory sizes, processing power and even basic underlying architecture; alternatively, of a data resource with multiple types of formats.

Examples :

"The school's computer network is heterogeneous, including both desktop computers and laptops, some with limited memory and others with very powerful processors. "
computing technology internet electronics system

Related Words

Illustration potentially

potentially adverb

/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

"The new student is potentially a star athlete; she runs very fast and jumps high. "

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration demonstrated

demonstrated verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪd/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration alternatively

alternatively adverb

/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvli/ /ælˈtɜːnətɪvli/

In an alternative way

"I don't have any oranges. Alternatively, I can get you some apples. "

Illustration incommensurable

incommensurable noun

/ɪnkəˈmɛnsjʊəɹəbəl/

An incommensurable value or quantity; an irrational number.

"Pi, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, is a famous example of an incommensurable. "

Illustration processing

processing verb

/ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank is processing my check deposit. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration comprising

comprising verb

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

"The parts are comprised by the whole."

Illustration backgrounds

backgrounds noun

/ˈbækˌɡraʊndz/

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.

"The lawyer had a background in computer science."

Illustration components

components noun

/kəmˈpoʊnənts/ /kɑmˈpoʊnənts/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration architecture

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""