diversified
UK[daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪd]US[daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd]
adj
Having been made more varied or diverse.
verb (past tense and past participle)
To have made or become more varied.
Morpheme Breakdown
di
vers
ified
di
apart
vers
to turn
ified
made into
Etymology
The word 'diversified' originates from the Latin verb diversificare, itself a combination of diversus ("turned in different directions") and the verb-forming suffix -ficare ("to make"). The core root vertere ("to turn") is of Proto-Indo-European origin, related to concepts of rotation and change. The literal sense of "to turn aside into different directions" evolved logically into the modern abstract meaning of introducing variety into a range of activities or investments. Thus, the journey from the physical act of turning to the strategic concept of spreading risk or interest is complete.
Analysis
Structure: di (apart) + vers (to turn) + ified (made into)
di: A Latin prefix meaning "apart, in different directions."
vers: From Latin vertere, meaning "to turn."
ified: A suffix from Latin -ificare via Old French, meaning "made into" or "caused to be."
Examples
The company has a highly diversified portfolio to mitigate financial risk.
She diversified her skills by learning both coding and graphic design.
The ecosystem here is less diversified due to the harsh climate.