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

Derived terms

• heterogamic

Translations

anisogamy — see anisogamy

Anagrams

• game theory