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diversify

/daɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.16 in modern English

Syllables
di-ver-si-fy
IPA
/daɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make (something) diverse or varied in form or quality; to give variety to (something) to distinguish by numerous aspects or differences.

Transitive verb

verb

To make (something) diverse or varied in form or quality; to give variety to (something) to distinguish by numerous aspects or differences.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French diversifier, equivalent to diverse + -ify.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /daɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/
  • British English: /daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

diversifies (present, singular) diversifying (participle, present) diversified (participle, past) diversified (past)

Derived Forms

codiversify diversifiability diversifiable diversificate diworsify glycodiversify hyperdiversify overdiversify rediversify underdiversify

Frequently Paired Words

hedge

Synonyms

diverse variegate diversify enwiden varify vary branch out broaden

Antonyms

homogenize purify

Questions

How do you pronounce diversify?
The recorded pronunciation is /daɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/.
What does diversify mean?
To make (something) diverse or varied in form or quality; to give variety to (something) to distinguish by numerous aspects or differences.
Where does diversify come from?
Borrowed from Middle French diversifier, equivalent to diverse + -ify.

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