diversify
UK: daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ | US: daɪˈvɜː.sə.faɪ
vt. to make or become more varied or diverse
vt. to expand the range of products or investments
vi. to branch out into new areas
diversify = di<apart> + vers<turn> + ify<make>
- di- (prefix): from Latin dis-, meaning "apart" or "in different directions."
- vers (root): from Latin vertere, meaning "to turn."
- -ify (suffix): from Latin -ificare, meaning "to make" or "cause to become."
Etymology Origin:
The word diversify traces back to Latin diversificare, combining diversus ("turned apart," hence "diverse") and -ficare ("to make"). The root vers reflects the idea of "turning," metaphorically extended to "changing direction" or "expanding variety." Over time, it evolved in English to describe the act of introducing variety, whether in business, biology, or culture.
The company plans to diversify its product line to attract more customers.
Farmers often diversify crops to reduce risks from pests or weather.
She decided to diversify her investments by adding international stocks.
The ecosystem thrives when species diversify to fill different niches.
To stay competitive, startups must constantly diversify their strategies.