heterologous

English

Etymology

From heterologue +‎ -ous = heterology +‎ ous.

Adjective

heterologous (comparative more heterologous, superlative most heterologous)

1. Having different relationships or different elements
2. (biology) Of, or relating to different species

Synonyms

• heterogeneous

Antonyms

• homologous
• autologous

Derived terms

• heterologous desensitisation
• heterologous desensitization

 

Translations

coming from another organism

• Czech: heterologní (cs)
• French: hétérologue (fr) m or f