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heterogamies

heterogamies is the plural of heterogamy.

Meaning of heterogamy

Noun

heterogamy (usually uncountable, plural heterogamies)

  1. (usually) The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
    Synonyms:
    anisogamy
    Antonyms:
    homogamy
  2. (usually) Marriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.

Questions about heterogamies

What is heterogamies the plural of?
Heterogamies is the plural of heterogamy.

Words near heterogamies in the dictionary

  1. heterogametic
  2. heterogameties
  3. heterogametism
  4. heterogamety
  5. heterogamic
  6. heterogamies
  7. heterogamous
  8. heterogamy
  9. heterogangliate
  10. heterogender
  11. heterogenderal

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