The word diverse means

1

: differing from one another : unlike

people with diverse interests

2

: composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for diverse

diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast.



such diverse interests as dancing and football

divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation.



went on to pursue divergent careers

disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility.



disparate notions of freedom

various stresses the number of sorts or kinds.

Example Sentences

We can adapt to new problems in ways that other species cannot. It is this ability that enabled our ancestors to spread over the globe, displacing other hominids and many other species along the way. Our cultures and individual behaviors are so successfully diverse that humans are more like an entire ecosystem than a single species.


Barbara Oakley, Evil Genes, (2007) 2008


Since the methods and policies of the Spaniards on the edges of empire varied over time and place, and the indigenous tribes and peoples with whom they came into contact were almost endlessly diverse, Weber was faced with the daunting challenge of writing a book that was at the same time comprehensive and comprehensible.


J. H. Elliott, New York Review of Books, 23 Feb. 2006


The place is packed at both lunch and dinner. The crowd, always a diverse blend of athletes and fans, cops and criminals, showbiz and fashion, appears as heterogeneous as ever.


Eric Asimov, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2003


Many students, from campuses diverse as Bushwick High School in Brooklyn, New York, and Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, had classmates sign cards pledging to vote for «books, not bombs.»


Liza Featherstone, Nation, 4/11 Aug. 2003



His message appealed to a diverse audience.



a diverse group of subjects

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Recent Examples on the Web

The sport is not particularly diverse at this time.


Phil Wahba, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2023





Their stories are in almost all ways as diverse as any collection of individuals.


Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2023





But a new report set to be released Thursday suggests that the picture is more nuanced, and that the Black population is in fact increasing across the region, and is more diverse than policy makers may realize.


Tiana Woodard, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2023





Criollo said the church has become more diverse since Murphy joined three years ago.


Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2023





According to Chen, derivatives trading is even more popular in bear markets, as users look for more diverse strategies.


Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 4 Apr. 2023





And its youth soccer fields are often less diverse, Lightner said.


oregonlive, 4 Apr. 2023





Shortly before Arnn was hired, officials from the Michigan Department of Education visited the campus to determine whether the student body was sufficiently diverse.


Emma Green, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2023





Three key North Side lakefront wards stand on the precipice of change following last year’s exits of a trio of Chicago City Council members representing the Gold Coast north through the grittier and more diverse neighborhoods of Uptown and Edgewater to Andersonville.


A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2023



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Word History

Etymology

Middle English divers, diverse «differing, distinct, of various kinds, several,» borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French divers, diverse, deverce, borrowed from Latin dīversus «turned in different directions, situated apart, differing,» from past participle of dīvertere «to separate oneself (from), be different, diverge» — more at divert

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of diverse was
in the 14th century

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Merriam-Webster unabridged

разнообразный, разный, иной, несходный, отличный от

прилагательное

- различный; несходный

diverse judgements upon the subject — разные мнения по (этому) вопросу

- разный, разнообразный
- тех. разнотипный

Мои примеры

Словосочетания

celebrities as diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan — такие разные знаменитости, как Боб Хоуп и Боб Дилан  
studying the diverse fauna of the island — изучение разнообразного животного мира этого острова  
to huddle together things which are utterly diverse — валить в одну кучу совершенно разные вещи  
the line of hats was more diverse — ассортимент шляп был более разнообразен  
diverse citizenship case — судебное дело между гражданином США и иностранцем  
diverse citizenship — различное гражданство сторон по делу  
diverse columnar — спутанно-стебельчатый; спутанно-волокнистый; спутанно-столбчатый  
at most diverse levels — на самых разных уровнях  
currents of diverse origin — течения различного происхождения  
diverse actuation system — система альтернативного срабатывания  
diverse arrays — разнотипные массивы  
diverse effects — различные воздействия  

Примеры с переводом

The line of hats was more diverse.

Ассортимент шляп был более разнообразен.

His message appealed to a diverse audience.

Его послание было обращено к широкой аудитории.

Surinam is culturally and ethnically diverse.

Суринам культурно и этнически разнороден.

The university is organizing a campaign to attract a more diverse student population.

Университет организует кампанию, чтобы привлечь более разнообразный студенческий состав.

Примеры, ожидающие перевода

Their music fuses elements as diverse as Cajun, bebop and Cuban waltzes.

…a youth club fostering amity among the city’s many and diverse ethnic groups…

…its jambalaya of widely diverse nationalities and races gives the urban neighborhood a rich vitality…

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Возможные однокоренные слова

diversify  — разнообразить
diversion  — отвлечение, отвод, отклонение, развлечение, отвлекающий маневр, обход
diversity  — разнообразие, многообразие, различие, разнородность, разновидность, несходство
diverseness  — несходство, разнообразие
diversely  — различным образом, несходно, отлично, иначе, разнообразно, несхоже

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    diverse

    1) ино́й, отли́чный (от чего-л.)

    2) разнообра́зный, ра́зный

    Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > diverse

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    diverse

    Персональный Сократ > diverse

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    diverse

    [daɪˈvə:s]

    diverse иной, отличный (от чего-л.) diverse несходный diverse различный diverse разнообразный, разный diverse разнообразный diverse разный

    English-Russian short dictionary > diverse

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    diverse

    Англо-русский синонимический словарь > diverse

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    diverse

    1. a различный; несходный

    2. a разный, разнообразный

    3. a тех. разнотипный

    Синонимический ряд:

    1. different (adj.) conflicting; contradictory; different; disagreeable; discrete; disparate; dissimilar; distant; distinct; divergent; incomparable; other; otherwise; separate; several; unalike; unequal; unlike; unsimilar; variant

    2. manifold (adj.) diversiform; manifold; multifarious; multifold; multiform; multiplex; multivarious

    3. several (adj.) discrete; distinct; separate; several

    4. various (adj.) assorted; divergent; diversified; eclectic; general; heterogeneous; miscellaneous; mixed; motley; several; sundry; variant; varied; variegated; various

    Антонимический ряд:

    identical; like; limited; same; similar

    English-Russian base dictionary > diverse

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    diverse

    Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > diverse

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    diverse

    [daıʹvɜ:s]

    1. различный; несходный

    2. разный, разнообразный

    НБАРС > diverse

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    diverse

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > diverse

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    diverse

    a

    1) различный, отличный; несходный

    2) разнообразный, разный

    English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > diverse

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    diverse

    daɪˈvə:sразнообразный, разный, иной, отличный

    Англо-русский словарь экономических терминов > diverse

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    diverse

    1) многообразный

    2) иной
    3) отличный
    4) разнообразный

    Англо-русский технический словарь > diverse

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    diverse

    [daɪ`vɜːs]

    иной, отличный от чего-либо, различный; несходный

    многообразный, различный, разнообразный, разный; разнотипный

    Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > diverse

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    diverse

    a

    многообразный, разнообразный

    Politics english-russian dictionary > diverse

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    diverse

    adjective

    1) иной, отличный (от чего-л.)

    2) разнообразный, разный

    Syn:

    several

    * * *

    (a) различный; разнообразный

    * * *

    иной, отличный от чего-л., различный; несходный

    * * *

    [di·verse || daɪ’vɜːs]
    несходный, отличный от, иной, разный, разнообразный

    * * *

    другой

    иной

    многообразен

    многообразный

    остальной

    отличный

    прочий

    разнообразен

    разнообразный

    разный

    * * *

    1) иной, отличный от чего-л.
    2) многообразный, различный

    Новый англо-русский словарь > diverse

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    diverse

    Англо-русский словарь по психоаналитике > diverse

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    diverse

    разнообразный; различный; разный; многообразный; отличный

    English-Russian dictionary of technical terms > diverse

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    diverse

    1) многообразный; разноплановый

    3) самые разные

    English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > diverse

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    diverse

    [daɪ’vɜːs]

    прил.

    1) иной, отличный от чего-л., различный; несходный

    Syn:

    2) многообразный, разнообразный, разный

    Syn:

    Англо-русский современный словарь > diverse

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    diverse

    adj

    различный; разнообразный

    English-russian dctionary of contemporary Economics > diverse

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    diverse

    другой

    иной

    многообразен

    многообразный

    остальной

    отличный

    прочий

    разнообразен

    разнообразный

    разный

    English-Russian smart dictionary > diverse

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См. также в других словарях:

  • diverse — di·verse adj: differing from one another; specif: differing in citizenship from another party to an action a diverse defendant see also diversity jurisdiction at jurisdiction compare nondiverse …   Law dictionary

  • Diverse — Di verse (?; 277), a. [The same word as divers. See {Divers}.] 1. Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate. [1913 Webster] The word . . . is used in a sense very diverse from its original import. J. Edwards. [1913 Webster] Our roads are… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Diverse FM — City of license Luton Broadcast area Luton, Dunstable Houghton Regis Frequency 102.8 MHz First air date 2007 Transmitter coordinates …   Wikipedia

  • diverse — diverse, divers Both words once shared the meaning now confined to diverse, i.e. ‘varied, unalike’, qualifying singular and plural nouns, as in • Why is it so diverse, so varied in its character? J. Houston, 1990 • Can a single author cover the… …   Modern English usage

  • diverse — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ widely varied. DERIVATIVES diversely adverb. ORIGIN Latin diversus diverse , from divertere (see DIVERT(Cf. ↑diverting)) …   English terms dictionary

  • Diverse — Di*verse , adv. In different directions; diversely. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Diverse — Di*verse , v. i. To turn aside. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The redcross knight diverst, but forth rode Britomart. Spenser. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • diverse — diverse:⇨einige(1) …   Das Wörterbuch der Synonyme

  • diverse — c.1300, spelling variant of DIVERS (Cf. divers) (q.v.), perhaps by analogy with converse, traverse, etc. In some cases directly from L. diversus, and since c.1700 restricted to the meaning different in character or quality. Related: Diversely …   Etymology dictionary

  • diverse — *different, divergent, disparate, various Analogous words: contrasted or contrasting (see corresponding verb at COMPARE): contrary, *opposite, contradictory: *distinct, separate Antonyms: identical, selfsame Contrasted words: *same, equivalent,… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • diverse — [adj] different; various assorted, contradictory, contrary, contrasted, contrasting, contrastive, differing, discrete, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, divergent, diversified, diversiform, incommensurable, like night and day*, manifold,… …   New thesaurus

A diverse group is made up of people or things that are very different from each other. If your class mixes kids from all over the world, you could call it diverse.

The adjective diversified has the same meaning, and a near synonym is varied. An earlier spelling of the English adjective was divers, and the final –e was probably added by association with words such as traverse and converse. The word divers is still in use in the sense «more than one, several, various:» divers methods and styles.

Definitions of diverse

  1. adjective

    distinctly dissimilar or unlike

    “celebrities as
    diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan”

    synonyms:

    various

    different

    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree

  2. adjective

    many and different

    “a person of
    diverse talents”

    synonyms:

    divers

    different

    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree

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Table of Contents

  1. What does the word diverse mean?
  2. What is an example of diverse?
  3. What is meaning of diverse people?
  4. What is diversity in your own words?
  5. What is Diversity short answer?
  6. How do you explain diversity?
  7. What does God say about diversity?
  8. Why is diversity so important?
  9. What are the strengths of diversity?
  10. What are the benefits of diversity in society?
  11. Is diversity good or bad?
  12. What are the negative effects of diversity?
  13. What are three benefits of diversity?
  14. What can diversity teach us?
  15. How do I embrace diversity?
  16. How is diversity a good thing?
  17. Why is diversity in the classroom important?
  18. What is diversity in the classroom definition?
  19. How can you help diverse learners?
  20. How does diversity affect education?
  21. Who are diverse learners in the classroom?
  22. What are the characteristics of diverse learners?
  23. What is diverse learning needs?
  24. What are the 4 types of diversity?
  25. What is a diverse need?
  26. How do you teach a diverse classroom?
  27. Do diverse teams perform better?
  28. What is another word for diverse?
  29. What are the positive effects of diversity?
  30. Why is diversity a good thing to be pursued?

1 : differing from one another : unlike people with diverse interests. 2 : composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities a diverse population.

What is an example of diverse?

The definition of diverse is different. An example of diverse is a classroom full of students from many different cultural backgrounds. Differing one from another. Members of the same family can have very diverse personalities.

What is meaning of diverse people?

adjective. of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions. of various kinds or forms; multiform. including representatives from more than one social, cultural, or economic group, especially members of ethnic or religious minority groups: a diverse student body.

What is diversity in your own words?

Diversity means having a range of people with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds and various lifestyles, experience, and interests. Having a variety of individuals and points of view represented in the department. Diversity is a group of people who are different in the same place.

What is Diversity short answer?

It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.

How do you explain diversity?

Answer: Diversity means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing their individual differences. These differences can be along the dimensions of race, gender, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation.

What does God say about diversity?

As God promised him, “all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis 12:3). Such blessedness does not obliterate the diversity of the peoples. That was the mistake of the Judaizers, who sought to make Gentiles into Jews before they could be received into the church as Christians.

Why is diversity so important?

It is important to hire people from all backgrounds as everyone has different skills that they can provide and help to enhance a business. By having an inclusive and diverse environment, this allows more wider perspectives to be integrated when brainstorming, problem solving and developing new ideas in business.

What are the strengths of diversity?

Diverse cultural perspectives can inspire creativity and drive innovation. Local market knowledge and insight makes a business more competitive and profitable. Cultural sensitivity, insight, and local knowledge means higher quality, targeted marketing.

What are the benefits of diversity in society?

The benefits of living in a diverse society are:

  • it promotes tolerance and understanding between different cultures;
  • it enriches our community through shared experiences with different people;
  • it attracts more money to our economy through the growth of different businesses;

Is diversity good or bad?

Research has shown diversity alone is harmful for individuals and organisations. It has been linked to lower revenue, slower decision making, increased conflict, absenteeism and missed opportunities.

What are the negative effects of diversity?

Cultural diversity can affect the workplace in numerous ways. Negative effects can include miscommunication, creation of barriers, and dysfunctional adaptation behaviors.

What are three benefits of diversity?

6 Benefits of Having a Diverse Workforce

  • A Variety of Perspectives. Put a variety of world views into one room, and you’ll come out the other side with better ideas.
  • Increased Creativity.
  • Increased Productivity.
  • Reduced Fear, Improved Performance.
  • Boost Your Brand’s Reputation.
  • Global Impact.

What can diversity teach us?

5 Benefits of Teaching Diversity in Education

  • Better Prepare Students for a Global Economy.
  • Build Confidence Later In Life.
  • Promote Empathy and Reduces Prejudice.
  • Improve Student Achievement.
  • Foster Creativity.

How do I embrace diversity?

5 Ways to Embrace Diversity

  1. Read broadly. Beautifully written prose allows us to step into someone’s shoes, even if only momentarily.
  2. Choose media wisely. With web surfing and media streaming, the world is just a click away.
  3. Lend a hand.
  4. Try something new.
  5. Challenge stereotypes.
  6. More on Embracing Diversity:

How is diversity a good thing?

Diversity brings in new ideas and experiences, and people can learn from each other. Bringing in different ideas and perspectives leads to better problem-solving. Working in diverse teams opens dialogue and promotes creativity. The value of diversity is true for our culture, too.

Why is diversity in the classroom important?

When working and learning with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures present in the classroom, students gain a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. It also teaches students how to use their own strengths and points of view to contribute in a diverse working environment.

What is diversity in the classroom definition?

What is diversity in the classroom? Diversity is everything that makes people different from each other. This includes many different factors: race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ability, age, religious belief, or political conviction.

How can you help diverse learners?

7 things you can do to teach diverse learners

  1. Make an IEP cheat sheet.
  2. Encourage active learning.
  3. Embrace small group and learning stations.
  4. Group by learning style, not ability.
  5. Promote project-based learning.
  6. Incorporate ed-tech and adaptive learning tools.
  7. Provide alternative testing options.

How does diversity affect education?

Better Education in Diverse Populations Diversity among students in education directly impacts their performance. Studies show that students work better in a diverse environment, enabling them to concentrate and push themselves further when there are people of other backgrounds working alongside them.

Who are diverse learners in the classroom?

Diverse student learners include students from racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse families and communities of lower socioeconomic status.

What are the characteristics of diverse learners?

Diversity encompasses many characteristics including ethnicity, socio-economic background, home language, gender, special needs, disability, and giftedness. Teaching needs to be responsive to diversity within ethnic groups, for example, diversity within Pakeha, Māori, Pasifika and Asian students.

What is diverse learning needs?

Every student you teach has a diverse set of learning needs. These can be cultural, personal, emotional, and educational. The first step to addressing these needs is learning about your students and then keeping their needs in mind and purposefully designing lessons to address these needs.

What are the 4 types of diversity?

There are four different types of diversity: internal, external, organizational, and worldview—and you should aim to represent them all.

What is a diverse need?

The government of Alberta defines children with “diverse needs” as children who require special education programming because of their behavioral, communicational, intellectual, learning, or physical characteristics or a combination of those characteristics, and children learning English as a new language who benefit …

How do you teach a diverse classroom?

Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

  1. Learn about your own culture.
  2. Learn about your students’ culture.
  3. Understand your students’ linguistic traits.
  4. Use this knowledge to inform your teaching.
  5. Use multicultural books and materials to foster cross-cultural understanding.
  6. Know about your students’ home and school relationships.

Do diverse teams perform better?

There is ample evidence that diverse and inclusive companies are more likely to make better, bolder decisions—a critical capability in the crisis. For example, diverse teams have been shown to be better able to radically innovate and anticipate shifts in consumer needs and consumption patterns.

What is another word for diverse?

Some common synonyms of diverse are different, disparate, divergent, and various. While all these words mean “unlike in kind or character,” diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast.

What are the positive effects of diversity?

1. It help people to come in contact with different culture, traditions, language and develop new ideas and perceptions. 2. It helps people to gain new experiences and interactions among people become more stronger.

Why is diversity a good thing to be pursued?

When we are exposed to diversity and actively pursue it as a goal, we are able to develop a more accurate view of what the world around us is like. Diversity makes us smarter. Being exposed to diverse ideas helps us expand our minds. Diversity of thought leads to better, stronger ideas.

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