heterogamy

English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -gamy.

Noun

heterogamy (usually uncountable, plural heterogamies)

  1. (biology) The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
    Synonym: anisogamy
    Antonym: homogamy
  2. (sociology) Marriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:intermarriage
    Antonyms: homogamy; see also Thesaurus:intermarriage

Translations
anisogamy — see anisogamy

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