də̇ˈvərsəd.ē, dīˈ-, -və̄s-, -vəis-, -ətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English diversite, from Middle French diversité, from Latin diversitat-, diversitas, from diversus + -itat-, -itas -ity
1. : the condition of being different or having differences : variety
much diversity in their choices
diversity of opinion
2. : an instance of being different : a point of difference
the climatic diversities result in a great variety of plant life
3. archaic : a variety, kind, or species especially of plants or animals
4. : diversity of state or national citizenship especially in determining the jurisdiction of a court
Synonyms: see variety