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Prepositions with nouns

Of diversity or in diversity?

Of diversity commonly follows another noun, while in diversity refers to variation within something.

Quick answer

Which phrase should you use?

Use of diversity in noun phrases such as benefits of diversity or lack of diversity. Use in diversity when talking about variation inside a group, field, or system. The two phrases are used for different meanings.

Researchers studied the effects of diversity in teams.
There is great variation in diversity across regions.
The company promotes the value of diversity at work.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
of diversity

Meaning or effects connected to diversity

Use of diversity after another noun to show topic, quality, or relationship.

We discussed the importance of diversity in hiring.
The benefits of diversity are widely studied.
2
in diversity

Variation within a group or system

Use in diversity to describe differences inside something measurable or observable.

Scientists noticed changes in diversity over time.
The report showed growth in diversity among staff members.
3
diversity in + field

Diversity within an area

A more common pattern is diversity in followed by a field, group, or activity.

diversity in leadership remains a goal.
diversity in music enriches the festival.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of diversity
The value of diversity is widely recognised.
Shows a relationship to the idea of diversity.
in diversity
Researchers observed a decline in diversity.
Describes variation within a system or dataset.
diversity in
The company encourages diversity in hiring.
The most common way to show where diversity exists.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using in diversity for general praise

For broad statements, of diversity is usually more natural.

✕ We support the importance in diversity ✓ We support the importance of diversity

Confusing diversity in with in diversity

Diversity in introduces the area where diversity exists.

✕ The school values in diversity ✓ The school values diversity in education

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The benefits ___ diversity are clear.
2. The survey measured changes ___ diversity.
3. The organisation promotes diversity ___ leadership roles.

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Frequently asked questions

Is in diversity incorrect?

No. It is correct when discussing variation within a population, system, or dataset.

What is the most common pattern with diversity?

Diversity in plus a field or group is very common, such as diversity in education.

Can of diversity start a sentence?

Usually it appears after another noun, such as the value of diversity.

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