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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Diversity and variety

Hi

Would you say that the words diversity and variety are essentially synonymous?

Rich diversity of opinions
Rich variety of opinions

Cultural diversity
Cultural variety

Biological diversity of rainforests
Biological variety of rainforests

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Mr. Tom Would you say that the words diversity and variety are essentially synonymous? In basic meaning, yes, but 'diversity' is more formal and emphasizes the 'differentness' of the members.

— Mister Micawber

  • Mr.
  • Tom Would you say that the words diversity and variety are essentially synonymous?
  • In basic meaning, yes, but 'diversity' is more formal and emphasizes the 'differentness' of the members.
  • Among your examples, it fits much better than 'variety' in your last two.
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Mr. TomWould you say that the words diversity and variety are essentially synonymous?
In basic meaning, yes, but 'diversity' is more formal and emphasizes the 'differentness' of the members. Among your examples, it fits much better than 'variety' in your last two.
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