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heterogeneous traits
[/ˌhɛtərədʒiːniəs treɪts/]
noun phrase
características heterogêneas
1.
A collection of distinct or diverse characteristics or qualities that differ in kind or nature; traits that are not uniform or homogeneous
The population showed heterogeneous traits in terms of height, skin color, and genetic markers.
A população apresentava características heterogêneas em termos de altura, cor de pele e marcadores genéticos.
2.
In genetics, observable characteristics that vary significantly across individuals in a population due to genetic and environmental differences
The study examined heterogeneous traits across different ethnic groups.
O estudo examinou características heterogêneas em diferentes grupos étnicos.
Synonyms
diverse traits
varied characteristics
dissimilar attributes
múltiplas características
traços diversos
Antonyms
homogeneous traits
uniform characteristics
similar attributes
características homogêneas
traços uniformes
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
características heterogêneas
Standard usage in scientific and academic contexts
Portugal
características heterogéneas
Portuguese spelling variation with accent on 'e'; common in European academic literature
São Paulo
traços heterogêneos
Alternative phrasing, particularly in genetics research
Related Idioms & Phrases
a mixed bag of traits
traits of all kinds
um misto de características
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