Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

heterochronous

Adjective

/ˌhɛtəˈkrɒnəs/

Definition

Relating to or denoting events that occur at different times.

Examples

The species displayed heterochronous growth patterns in response to environmental changes.
In her research, she highlighted the heterochronous development of limb structures in certain amphibians.

Meaning

Heterochronous refers to activities or processes that happen at varying times, often in the context of biology, where it may describe developmental processes that occur at different rates.