heterophilic

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adjective

Having an affinity for antigens or antibodies other than the one for which it is specific.

Opposite
homophilic
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Meanings

adjective
  1. immunologyHaving an affinity for antigens or antibodies other than the one for which it is specific.
  2. biologyThat is stained by more than one class of stain.
  3. human sciencesTending to maintain relationships with people who are different from oneself in age, race, gender, etc.

    Antonyms: homophilic

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveTending to maintain relationships with people who are different from oneself in age, race, gender, etc.

Opposite
homophilic

Origin

From hetero- + -philic.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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