— diversely , adv. — diverseness , n.
/di verrs", duy-, duy"verrs/ , adj.
1. of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
2. of various kinds or forms; multiform.
[ 1275-1325; ME diversus (ptp. of divertere to DIVERT), equiv. to di- DI- 2 + vert- (base of vertere to turn) + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 1. varied, manifold, divergent. 2. dissimilar, separate. See various .