heterogamy

English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -gamy.

Noun

heterogamy (usually uncountable, plural heterogamies)

(biology) The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function; anisogamy.
(sociology) Marriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races,.

Synonyms

(marriage): See also Thesaurus:intermarriage

Antonyms

homogamy
(marriage): See also Thesaurus:intermarriage

Translations

anisogamy — see anisogamy

Anagrams

game theory

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