heterogamy en · NOUN
Etymology
From hetero- + -gamy.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
- (uncountable, usually) Marriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| heterogamies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
mixed marriage · heterogamy · exogamy · extramarriage · homogamy · homogamy · outmarriage · intermarriage
Deriveds
Synonyms
anisogamy · heterogamy · mixed marriage · extramarriage · intermarriage · exogamy · outmarriage