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

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1. diversitynoun

   A change is a passing from one state or form to another, any act or process by which a thing becomes unlike what it was before, or the unlikeness so produced; we say a change was taking place, or the change that had taken place was manifest. Mutation is a more formal word for change, often suggesting repeated or continual change; as, the mutations of fortune. Novelty is a change to what is new, or the newness of that to which a change is made; as, he was perpetually desirous of novelty. Revolution is specifically and most commonly a change of government. Variation is a partial change in form, qualities, etc., but especially in position or action; as, the variation of the magnetic needle or of the pulse. Variety is a succession of changes or an intermixture of different things, and is always thought of as agreeable. Vicissitude is sharp, sudden, or violent change, always thought of as surprising and often as disturbing or distressing; as, the vicissitudes of politics. Transition is change by passing from one place or state to another, especially in a natural, regular, or orderly way; as, the transition from spring to summer, or from youth to manhood. An innovation is a change that breaks in upon an established order or custom; as, an innovation in religion or politics. For the distinctions between the other words compare the synonyms for CHANGE, v. In the religious sense regeneration is the vital renewing of the soul by the power of the divine Spirit; conversion is the conscious and manifest change from evil to good, or from a lower to a higher spiritual state; as, in Luke xxii, 32, "when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." In popular use conversion is the most common word to express the idea of regeneration.

   Synonyms:
   alteration, change, change, conversion, innovation, mutation, novelty, regeneration, renewal, renewing, revolution, transformation, transition, transmutation, variation, variety, vicissitude

   Antonyms:
   constancy, continuance, firmness, fixedness, fixity, identity, invariability, permanence, persistence, steadiness, unchangeableness, uniformity

   Preposition:
   We have made a change for the better; the change from winter to spring; the change of a liquid to or into a gas; a change in quality; a change by absorption or oxidation.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(2.20 / 5 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. diversity

   Synonyms:
   difference, dissimilarity, variation, multiformity, heterogeneousness, dissonance

   Antonyms:
   similarity, identity, unifomity, homogeneousness, co-ordination, coincidence, consonance

Princeton's WordNet(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. diverseness, diversity, multifariousness, varietynoun

   noticeable heterogeneity

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

   Synonyms:
   salmagundi, change, form, multifariousness, motley, mixture, miscellany, variety show, potpourri, kind, diverseness, miscellanea, smorgasbord, assortment, sort, variety, mixed bag

2. diversitynoun

   the condition or result of being changeable

   Synonyms:
   variety, multifariousness, diverseness

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Dictionary of English Synonymes(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. diversitynoun

   Synonyms:
   difference, dissimilitude, unlikeness, variation

2. diversitynoun

   Synonyms:
   variety, multiformity

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1. diversitynoun

   Synonyms:
   difference, dissimilarity, variety, multiformity

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1. List of paraphrases for "diversity":

   variety, diverse, diversification, diversité, diversidad, range, pluralism, biodiversity, plurality, multiplicity, diversified, heterogeneity, richness

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How to use diversity in a sentence?

1. George Herbert Walker Bush:

   I take as my guide the hope of a saint in crucial things, unity - in important things, diversity - in all things, generosity.

2. Daisuke Okanohara:

   We need more diversity to think or adapt more new, radical ideas.

3. Jeremy Lockwood:

   Brighstoneus shows that there was greater diversity in the Lower Cretaceous iguanodontians than we realized.

4. Nathalie Zimmerman-Nenon:

   Sponsors are looking for opportunities to showcase themselves within an environment which is not crowded and which fits with their values of diversity.

5. Bo Machayo:

   Having served in the [ Obama ] administration, I realize the importance of young Americans being involved in policy making decisions and engagement opportunities, i think this proposal and memo really makes a lot of sense. There's a lot of great diversity in this coalition, and this memo will help drive administration priorities with a particular eye to Young Americans.