Heterological

Quick meaning: Heterological is an adjective meaning (grammar) Of a word, not describing itself.

Meaning

(grammar) Of a word, not describing itself.

More Meanings

1. (philosophy) Not true of itself.
2. (biology, of biomolecules, tissues, or body parts) Not of shared ancestral origin.
3. Supporting or attracted to otherness.
4. Having or supporting multiple interpretations.

Example Sentences

It is the dream of a purely heterological thought at its source. A pure thought of pure difference.

A paradox arises when we ask, "Is the word 'heterological' heterological." If it is, it is not. If it is not, it is.

The words ultrashort and onomatopoeia are heterological: ultrashort might be called short but is not an ultrashort word, and onomatopoeia is not an onomatopoeic word.

Growth indices from density and extension of the zones of emigration in explants of rat bone-marrow on addition of various heterological tissue as against the controls.

Synonyms for heterological

Depending on context, synonyms include heterologous, heterologic.

Antonyms for heterological

Common opposites include autological, homologous, homological, analogous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heterologic, heterologous, nongrammar, heteromorphemic, unsubstantive, precategorial.

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