Di*ver"si*ty (?), n.; pl. Diversities (#). [F. diversit'e, L. diversitas, fr. diversus. See Diverse.]
1.
A state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness.
They will prove opposite; and not resting in a bare diversity, rise into a contrariety.
South.
2.
Multiplicity of difference; multiformity; variety.
"
Diversity of sounds."
Shak.
"Diversities of opinion." Secker.
3.
Variegation.
"Bright
diversities of day."
Pope.
Syn. -- See Variety.
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