1. plural of heterogeny; the quality or state of being heterogeneous; diversity in composition or character.
Usage: formal; rare in modern usage
2. in biology, reproduction or generation of offspring that differ from the parent; alternation of generations.
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The heterogenies of the population made it difficult to apply a single policy.
• The committee noted the heterogenies in the data collected from different regions.
• In certain organisms, heterogenies allow for greater genetic variation.
• The study examined the heterogenies present in the sample composition.
• Cultural heterogenies across the nation reflect its diverse heritage.