Diversity, A

state of difference unlikene ; multiplicity of difference; variety. — Diver'- sion, -shun, Act of turning aside, from any occupation, object, etc.; that which diverts from care or amuses; solace; recreation; sport. (Mil.) Act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the principal point of attack. — Divertlve, -iv, a. Tending to divert amusing. — Diver's ify, v. [-fied (-fid), -fying.] To make diverse or various in form or qualities. [F. diversifier, LL. divers if i care, f L. divers us and facere. to make.] — Diver's ifica'tion, n. Act of, or state of being, etc.— Diver's ified, -fid, p. a. Distinguished by various forms, or by a variety of aspects. — Diver's iform, -f6rm, a. Of a different form; of varied forms. [L. form a, form.] — Divertisement, de-verliz-moN, A ballet, etc., between acts of longer pieces. [F.]