Meaning

Varied, heterogeneous; a set that has variety with respect to the root..

Definitions by Sense

1. Varied, heterogeneous; a set that has variety with respect to the root.
2. (organic chemistry) Heterocyclic: a cyclic compound with multiple elements in its ring. The non-carbon atoms are known as heteroatoms.
3. (chemistry) A heterogeneous mixture.
4. Across, spanning multiple distinct kinds of the root, different.
5. (LGBTQ) Straight, heterosexual.
6. Other, by another.
7. Opposite in direction or position.
8. (transplantation) Outside; Synonym of xeno-.

Example Sentences

heterogamous

heterochromatic

heterogender

heteroglossia

heteroalkene

heteroaddition

heterofullerene

heteroaromatic

Word Forms

• heter-

Synonyms for hetero-

Antonyms for hetero-

When Should You Use Hetero-?

Use hetero- when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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