inhomogeneous

[ˌɪnhəʊməˈdʒiːniəs]

inhomogeneous Definition

• 1. not uniform in structure or composition
• 2. consisting of diverse elements or constituents

Using inhomogeneous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inhomogeneous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soil was inhomogeneous, with varying levels of nutrients.

• Example

  The team was inhomogeneous, consisting of members from different backgrounds and skill sets.

• Example

  The mixture was inhomogeneous, with visible clumps of different substances.

inhomogeneous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inhomogeneous

• variegated
• diverse
• heterogeneous
• multifarious
• non-uniform

Antonyms for inhomogeneous

• homogeneous
• uniform
• consistent

Phrases with inhomogeneous

• inhomogeneous mixture

  a mixture that is not uniform in composition

  Example

  The paint was an inhomogeneous mixture, with visible clumps of pigment.

• inhomogeneous equation

  an equation that does not have the same form throughout

  Example

  The differential equation was inhomogeneous, with a non-zero forcing term.

• inhomogeneous boundary conditions

  boundary conditions that are not the same at all points on the boundary

  Example

  The heat equation had inhomogeneous boundary conditions, with different temperatures specified at different points on the boundary.

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Summary: inhomogeneous in Brief

'Inhomogeneous' [ˌɪnhəʊməˈdʒiːniəs] describes things that are not uniform in structure or composition, such as soil, mixtures, or teams. It can also refer to equations or boundary conditions that are not the same throughout. Synonyms include 'non-uniform', 'variegated', and 'heterogeneous'. Antonyms include 'homogeneous', 'uniform', and 'consistent'.