diverse — showing a great deal of variety; very different
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a great deal of variety; very different
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈvɜːrs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's recipe book is like a diverse United Nations meeting - Italian pasta sits next to Korean kimchi recipes!
- The company's diverse workforce includes engineers, artists, and even a former circus performer as the team motivator.
- The research shows that diverse teams are more innovative and make better decisions.
diverse
ADJECTIVE[/daɪˈvɜːrs/]
showing a great deal of variety; very different
The festival welcomed diverse cultures from around the world.
The toy store displayed diverse versions of the same robot.
The diverse students conversed about the universe during science class.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'diversus', the past participle of 'divertere' meaning 'to turn in different directions' or 'to differ'. The prefix 'di-' means 'apart' and 'vertere' means 'to turn'.
Breakdown
di- (apart) + vert (turn) + -se (adjective suffix) = diverse
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Seoul has a diverse population from all over the world.”
“The committee considered diverse opinions before making a decision.”
“The team consists of people from diverse backgrounds.”
“New York is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world.”
“The museum offers a diverse range of exhibitions.”
📝Examples
“My grandmother's recipe book is like a diverse United Nations meeting - Italian pasta sits next to Korean kimchi recipes!”
“The company's diverse workforce includes engineers, artists, and even a former circus performer as the team motivator.”
“The research shows that diverse teams are more innovative and make better decisions.”
“Korea's diverse geography includes mountains, plains, and coastlines.”
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