Definitions for diversity
dɪˈvɜr sɪ ti, daɪ-di·ver·si·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. diverseness, diversity, multifariousness, varietynoun

   noticeable heterogeneity

   "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing"

2. diversitynoun

   the condition or result of being changeable

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.8 / 5 votes

1. diversitynoun

   The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

2. diversitynoun

   A variety; divers types or examples.

   The flora of the island includes a great diversity of orchids.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diversitynoun

   Etymology: diversité, Fr. from diversitas, Latin.

   1. Difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness.

   Then is there in this diversity no contrariety. Richard Hooker, b. v.

   They cannot be divided, but they will prove opposite; and not resting in a bare diversity, quickly rise into a contrariety. Robert South, Sermons.

   2. Variety.

   The diversity of ceremonies in this kind ought not to cause dissension in churches. Richard Hooker, b. iv. s. 13.

   The most common diversity of human constitutions arises from the solid parts, as to their different degrees of strength and tension. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   3. Distinct being; not identity.

   Society cannot subsist without a diversity of stations; and if God should grant every one a middle station, he would defeat the very scheme of happiness proposed in it. John Rogers.

   Considering any thing as existing, at any determined time and place, we compare it with itself existing at another time, and thereon form the ideas of identity and diversity. John Locke.

   4. Variegation.

   A waving glow his bloomy beds display,
   Blushing in bright diversities of day. Alexander Pope, Epistle 4.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diversity

   Diversity refers to the presence of a wide variety of traits, characteristics, or elements in any group, population, or system. This can refer to biological diversity (in species and ecosystems), cultural diversity (in societies and communities), diversity in the workplace (regarding race, gender, age, background, etc.), and more. The concept implies respect, acceptance, and recognition of differences and uniqueness among individuals or elements.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.6 / 5 votes

1. Diversitynoun

   a state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness

2. Diversitynoun

   multiplicity of difference; multiformity; variety

3. Diversitynoun

   variegation

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. Diversity

   di-vėr′si-ti, n. state of being diverse: difference: unlikeness: variety.

Matched Categories

1. • Condition

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'diversity' in Nouns Frequency: #2407

How to pronounce diversity?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diversity in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diversity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of diversity in a Sentence

1. Nancy Pelosi:

   We respect the value of every member of our caucus, the diversity of it all is a wonderful thing.

2. Christen Kuikoua:

   Don’t discriminate. Embrace the beauty of diversity, for in unity, we find strength. Let compassion be our language, understanding our common ground, and kindness our guiding principle.”

3. Roger Wicker:

   I fear that Section 230's sweeping liability protections for Big Tech are stifling true diversity of political discourse on the internet, on the eve of a momentous and highly charged election, it is imperative that this committee of jurisdiction and the American people receive a full accounting from the heads of these companies about their content moderation practices.

4. Emily Pham:

   I think (OU President David Boren) is only pleased to be recognized for a goal that the university has yet to attain, if it’s a goal that you don’t follow through on and you don’t commit your efforts to building an inclusive experience for people of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA and other groups at OU, then your diversity numbers are worth nothing.

5. Barbara Holthus:

   The Japanese economy and Japanese people are the big losers here, however, if these nods to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion stick and bring about significant change, then that would be great for Japanese society. But this cannot be evaluated right after the Games and probably continues to be a slow process.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=diversity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diversity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=diversity
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversity
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=diversity