diversified
adj.adj. made up of many different parts or types to reduce risk or increase interest. You use this to describe a portfolio, a team, or a collection that is not just one thing.
adj. consisting of a variety of different elements, types, or sources; often used in financial and business contexts to describe risk management strategies.
She has a diversified investment portfolio.
The company diversified its product line to include both software and hardware.
A well-diversified economy relies on multiple sectors, ensuring that a downturn in one industry does not collapse the entire national output.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'a diversified portfolio') or predicatively after a linking verb.
Last updated May 4, 2026