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heterogeneous set

[/ˌhetərəˈdʒiːniəs sɛt/]
nounpl: heterogeneous sets
conjunto heterogêneo
1. A collection or group of elements that are of different kinds, types, or natures; a set containing items that do not share common characteristics
The classroom contained a heterogeneous set of students from various backgrounds and skill levels.
A sala de aula continha um conjunto heterogêneo de alunos de diferentes origens e níveis de habilidade.
2. In mathematics, a set whose elements belong to different categories or have different properties
The set {2, 'apple', true, 3.14} is a heterogeneous set because it contains numbers, a string, and a boolean.
O conjunto {2, 'maçã', verdadeiro, 3.14} é um conjunto heterogêneo porque contém números, uma string e um booleano.
Synonyms
mixed setdiverse setmiscellaneous collectionconjunto mistoconjunto diverso
Antonyms
homogeneous setuniform setconjunto homogêneoconjunto uniforme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conjunto heterogêneo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
conjunto heterogêneo
Predominant usage in academic institutions and mathematical discussions
Portugal
conjunto heterogéneo
Portuguese spelling variant with 'heterogéneo'; standard in Portuguese academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a mixed bag
all shapes and sizes
um saco misto
de todas as formas e tamanhos
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