Which word is an antonym for 'homogeneous'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Heterogeneous
- Step 1: 'Homogeneous' means of the same kind or consisting of parts that are all similar.
- Step 2: 'Heterogeneous' is its direct antonym, denoting a composition of diverse, dissimilar ingredients or constituents.
Answer
Heterogeneous.
Why not the others: 'Monolithic' describes a massive, uniform, indivisible structure; 'Uniform' is a close synonym of homogeneous; 'Congruent' means in agreement, correspondence, or harmony.
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