diversity
/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: diversities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The quality of being diverse or different; a difference or unlikeness.
Noun
Examples
From this view of the case, my friends, I am driven irresistibly to the conclusion that diversity, dissimilarity, variety in all our local and domestic institutions, is the great safeguard of our liberties
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A variety; diverse types or examples.
Noun
Examples
Hendryx has laid down eight tracks that flow seamlessly through funk, disco, gospel, rock and reggae, with nary a false step along the way. She is at home in this diversity of styles because she has paid her dues in all of them: from her days as one of the dynamoes of Labelle through collaborations
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “diversity” mean?
The quality of being diverse or different; a difference or unlikeness.
Is “diversity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.