hetero

Meanings

• adjective

  Different or dissimilar; not the same.

• In biology, referring to organisms that are not of the same species.

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Antonyms

gay , homo , homosexual

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Synonyms

breeder , het , heterosexual , straight

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Variants

List of all variants of hetero that leads to same result
hetero , heteros , heter- , hetero-

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'hetēros', meaning 'other' or 'different'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hetero' is often used interchangeably with 'heterosexual' in everyday language.

2. In some languages, there are separate words for 'hetero' and 'homo'.

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Related Concepts

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1. homo: Opposite term, meaning same or identical.

2. heterosexuality: Sexual orientation where individuals are attracted to individuals of the opposite sex.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hetero' is often used in the context of sexual orientation to refer to individuals who are attracted to members of the opposite sex. In art and music, it can refer to the use of diverse elements or styles.

How to Memorize "hetero"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two different objects or concepts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'hetero' with the concept of diversity or difference.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Hetero is for Het-er-o-genous' to remember its meaning.

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