Hetero
/hetərəʊ,hetərə,hetəˈrɑː/adjective
Something or someone that is different or other.
That species is hetero; it doesn't resemble any others in its class.
Often appears as...
- hetero species
- hetero gene
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Use
Used in scientific contexts to describe distinct or unusual characteristics in objects or species.
Researchers categorized the fungus as hetero due to its unique enzyme process.
Pro Tip 2/2Rare in Daily Speech
Not commonly used in everyday language; more likely to be found in technical discussions or academic texts.
In class, we learned about hetero atoms in organic molecules.
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