different from each other; of many kinds

state or quality of having a range of different things

plural of biliopancreatic diversion

plural of trade diversion

(economics, usually negative) The changing of import sources as a result of political agreeements, rather than to increase mutual benefit.

(surgery) An operation in which part of the stomach is resected, creating a smaller stomach to which the distal part of the small intestine is then connected, bypassing the duodenum and jejunum.

(law) In United States law, jurisdiction of a federal court over a cause of action arising from all parties being from different U.S. states.

(ecology) genetic variation that manifests within a species.

(sociology) The situation where a person or organization loses interest in diversity initiatives through repeated exposure or lack of results.

(derogatory) The advocacy or pursuit of diversity in human society tends to engender chaos and dysfunction.