heterogêneo

See also: heterogeneo, heterogéneo, and heterógeneo

Portuguese

Alternative forms

• heterogéneo (Portugal)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἑτερογενής (heterogenḗs, “of different kinds”) +‎ -eo.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌɛ.te.ɾoˈʒẽ.ne.u/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌɛ.te.ɾoˈʒẽ.ne.u/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌɛ.te.ɾoˈʒe.ne.o/

Adjective

heterogêneo (feminine heterogênea, masculine plural heterogêneos, feminine plural heterogêneas) (Brazilian Portuguese spelling)

1. heterogeneous; diverse

   Synonyms: diverso, diversificado, variado

2. (physics, chemistry) heterogeneous (having more than one phase)

Antonyms

• homogéneo, homogênio, constante

Related terms

• heterogeneidade
• heterogenia