diverse

American  

[dih-vurs, dahy-, dahy-vurs] / dɪˈvɜrs, daɪ-, ˈdaɪ vɜrs /

adjective

1. of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike.

   a wide range of diverse opinions.

   Synonyms:

   divergent, manifold, varied

2. of various kinds or forms; multiform.

   Synonyms:

   disparate, dissimilar

3. including representatives from more than one social, cultural, or economic group, especially members of ethnic or religious minority groups.

   a diverse student body.

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diverse British  

/ daɪˈvɜːs, ˈdaɪvɜːs /

adjective

1. having variety; assorted

2. distinct in kind

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Usage

What are other ways to say diverse?

The adjective diverse describes things that are different in kind, form, or character. How does diverse compare to synonyms various, distinct, and different? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

Other Word Forms

• diversely adverb
• diverseness noun
• undiverse adjective

Etymology

Origin of diverse

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin dīversus (past participle of dīvertere “to divert ”), equivalent to dī- di- ² + vert- (base of vertere “to turn”) + -tus, past participle suffix, with -tt- regularly becoming -s-

Related Words

• differing
• disparate
• distinct
• divergent
• diversified
• varied