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

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. diverseness, diversity, multifariousness, varietynoun

   noticeable heterogeneity

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

2. diversitynoun

   the condition or result of being changeable

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.8 / 5 votes

1. diversitynoun

   The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

2. diversitynoun

   A variety; divers types or examples.

   The flora of the island includes a great diversity of orchids.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diversitynoun

   Etymology: diversité, Fr. from diversitas, Latin.

   1. Difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness.

   Then is there in this diversity no contrariety. Richard Hooker, b. v.

   They cannot be divided, but they will prove opposite; and not resting in a bare diversity, quickly rise into a contrariety. Robert South, Sermons.

   2. Variety.

   The diversity of ceremonies in this kind ought not to cause dissension in churches. Richard Hooker, b. iv. s. 13.

   The most common diversity of human constitutions arises from the solid parts, as to their different degrees of strength and tension. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   3. Distinct being; not identity.

   Society cannot subsist without a diversity of stations; and if God should grant every one a middle station, he would defeat the very scheme of happiness proposed in it. John Rogers.

   Considering any thing as existing, at any determined time and place, we compare it with itself existing at another time, and thereon form the ideas of identity and diversity. John Locke.

   4. Variegation.

   A waving glow his bloomy beds display,
   Blushing in bright diversities of day. Alexander Pope, Epistle 4.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diversity

   Diversity refers to the presence of a wide variety of traits, characteristics, or elements in any group, population, or system. This can refer to biological diversity (in species and ecosystems), cultural diversity (in societies and communities), diversity in the workplace (regarding race, gender, age, background, etc.), and more. The concept implies respect, acceptance, and recognition of differences and uniqueness among individuals or elements.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.6 / 5 votes

1. Diversitynoun

   a state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness

2. Diversitynoun

   multiplicity of difference; multiformity; variety

3. Diversitynoun

   variegation

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. Diversity

   di-vėr′si-ti, n. state of being diverse: difference: unlikeness: variety.

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1. • Condition

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'diversity' in Nouns Frequency: #2407

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diversity in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diversity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of diversity in a Sentence

1. Boone Isaacs:

   In the last two years, we've made greater strides than we ever have in the past toward becoming a more diverse and inclusive organization through admitting new members and more inclusive classes of members, and, personally, I would love to see and look forward to see a greater cultural diversity among all our nominees in all of our categories.

2. Megan Lagesse:

   We’ve had a lot of folksfrom across multiple industriesincluding consumers, media and associations like The Beer Institute reach out to praise the initiative and say it’s long overdue, this has been a passion project for us that’s been in the works for awhile so we're thrilled to see it come to life alongside our partners at Pexels and Unsplash.Diversity and inclusion is really important to us so Megan Lagesse ’ll start to see more in that area soon as part of our Elevate program.

3. National Park Service:

   The National Park Service has a responsibility to facilitate a conversation that will help get America to face the issues around race, inclusion and diversity.

4. Matt Damon:

   My comments were part of a much broader conversation about diversity in Hollywood and the fundamental nature of 'Project Greenlight' which did not make the show, i am sorry that they offended some people, but, at the very least, I am happy that they started a conversation about diversity in Hollywood. That is an ongoing conversation that we all should be having.

5. Jason Longwell:

   Golf is a multi-billion dollar industry and it lacks diversity, we’re building a platform, two events that show up on the intersection of diversity, inclusion and golf. We’re not only excited about that, we’re also excited to use the event to shine a light on the legacy and great untold story of John Shippen Jr.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=diversity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diversity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=diversity
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversity
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=diversity
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=diversity