diverse

[dih-vurs, dahy-, dahy-vurs]

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.

diverse

/ daɪˈvɜːs, ˈdaɪvɜːs /

adjective

1. having variety; assorted

2. distinct in kind

Other Word Forms

• diversely adverb
• diverseness noun
• undiverse adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diverse¹

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-

Word History and Origins

Origin of diverse¹

C13: from Latin dīversus; see _divers

Example Sentences

Veterans speaking at the roundtable had diverse views on the type of housing needed.

From Los Angeles Times

"London, at that stage, was such an exciting, vibrant and diverse city," he says.

From BBC

What was clear from Wednesday's display was that China has been able to quickly produce a diverse range of weapons.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Sutton Council said the borough was "a friendly, diverse, welcoming borough, where people look out for each other and their local area".

From BBC

On the show, he explains he has only previously dated white women because Wigan is less diverse than many other parts of the UK.

From BBC

Related Words

• differing www.thesaurus.com
• disparate 
• distinct 
• divergent 
• diversified 
• varied 

When To Use

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.