Meaning
多元性 refers to the quality or state of being diverse, plural, or having multiple elements, forms, or perspectives. It encompasses the idea of variety and heterogeneity in composition, often used in academic, social, and cultural contexts to describe the coexistence of different elements within a unified whole.
Usage
This is a formal, somewhat academic term commonly used in discussions about culture, society, education, and policy. Native speakers use it when analyzing or describing systems that include multiple perspectives, backgrounds, or components. It appears frequently in written discourse, speeches, and formal presentations rather than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01这个社会的文化多元性是它最大的优势之一。.The cultural diversity of this society is one of its greatest strengths.
- 02我们应该尊重学生背景的多元性，创造包容的学习环境。, .We should respect the diversity of students' backgrounds and create an inclusive learning environment.
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Common collocations
- 文化多元性cultural diversity
- 保持多元性to maintain diversity
- 尊重多元性to respect diversity
- 体现多元性to embody/reflect diversity
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 多 (many) and 元 (element/component) with the nominalizing suffix 性 (-ity, -ness) to create an abstract noun meaning the quality of having many elements. This construction follows modern Chinese academic vocabulary patterns, likely influenced by translations of Western sociological and philosophical terms in the 20th century.