inhomogeneous
Varied throughout composition
Inhomogeneous describes something that lacks uniformity throughout—its parts differ in composition, structure, or character.
The term appears most often in scientific and technical contexts: an inhomogeneous mixture has unevenly distributed components, an inhomogeneous magnetic field varies in strength across space.
The opposite of homogeneous, it emphasizes inconsistency or variation within a whole.
Not smooth or balanced
- spottyIrregular and unreliable
- blotchyIrregularly marked with patches
- mottledHaving irregular color patches
- fleckedSpotted with small marks
speckled · dappled · stippled · marbled · piebald · brindled · splotchy · pied
Differing in type
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- eclecticDeriving from varied sources
- disparateEssentially different in kind
- assortedOf various sorts
miscellaneous · multiform · manifold · variegated · amalgamated · divergent · pluralistic · multicultural
uneven
Not smooth or balanced
- spottyIrregular and unreliable
- blotchyIrregularly marked with patches
- mottledHaving irregular color patches
flecked · speckled · dappled · stippled · marbled · piebald · brindled · splotchy · pied · irregular
varied
Differing in type
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- eclecticDeriving from varied sources
- disparateEssentially different in kind
assorted · miscellaneous · multiform · manifold · variegated · amalgamated · divergent · pluralistic · multicultural · intermixed
lumpy
Having irregular bumps
rough · granular · particulate · clumpy · chunky · gritty · curdled · separated · stratified · layered
inhomogeneoushomogeneous
Alike in composition throughout
homogenous · uniform · consistent · even · regular
heterogeneous, homogeneous, homogenize, homogeneity, heterogeneity, homogenized, homogenization, homogenizing, heterogenous