Heterogamy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heterogamy is a noun meaning (biology) The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
Meaning
(biology) The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
More Meanings
- (sociology) Marriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
Word Forms
- heterogamies
Synonyms for heterogamy
Depending on context, synonyms include anisogamy, exogamy, extramarriage, intermarriage, outmarriage.
Antonyms for heterogamy
Common opposites include homogamy, exogamy, extramarriage, intermarriage, outmarriage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heterogamety, heterogametism, heterogamete, heterodichogamy, anisogamety, heterospermy.
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