heterogamy

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noun

The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.

Similar
anisogamyexogamyextramarriageintermarriagemixed marriageoutmarriage
Opposite
homogamyexogamyextramarriageintermarriagemixed marriage
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Meanings

nounheterogamy (usually uncountable, plural heterogamies)

plural heterogamies

  1. uncountableusuallybiologyThe state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.

    Synonyms: anisogamy · Antonyms: homogamy

  2. uncountableusuallyhuman sciencesMarriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.

    Synonyms: exogamy, extramarriage, intermarriage, mixed marriage, outmarriage · Antonyms: homogamy, exogamy, extramarriage, intermarriage, mixed marriage, outmarriage

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.

Similar
anisogamy
Opposite
homogamy

nounMarriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.

Similar
exogamyextramarriageintermarriagemixed marriageoutmarriage
Opposite
homogamyexogamyextramarriageintermarriagemixed marriageoutmarriage
Also see
anisogamyendogamyexogamyhomogamyintermarriage

Origin

From hetero- + -gamy.

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APA

heterogamy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterogamy

MLA

“heterogamy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterogamy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “heterogamy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterogamy.

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