diversity

diversity
noun /ˈdaɪ.vɜː(ɹ)s.ɪ.ti/
a) The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

Ther was swich diversitee Bitwene hir bothe lawes.

b) A variety; divers types or examples.

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

See Also: diverse, divert

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