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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHeterology
/ˌhɛtəˈrɒlədʒi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or state of being heterologous; the existence of differences in structure or function among organisms or parts.
"The study of heterology in evolutionary biology helps scientists understand how different species adapt to their environments." - 2
In a broader context, it can refer to the application of different principles or methods in a particular field.
"The heterology of approaches in modern art reflects the diverse influences that shape contemporary creativity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'heterology' originates from the Greek roots 'hetero-', meaning 'other' or 'different', and 'logia', meaning 'study' or 'discourse'. It was first used in the early 19th century in biological contexts to describe differences in structure or function among organisms.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Heterology" is said worldwide
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Hétérologie
Transliteration: e-te-ro-lo-zhie
"L'hétérologie dans la biologie évolutive aide à comprendre les adaptations des espèces."
Heterologie
Transliteration: he-te-ro-lo-gie
"Die Heterologie in der Evolutionsbiologie zeigt, wie Arten sich anpassen."
Eterologia
Transliteration: e-te-ro-lo-gia
"L'eterologia aiuta a comprendere le differenze tra le specie."
Heterología
Transliteration: e-te-ro-lo-gía
"La heterología en biología evolutiva es fundamental para entender la adaptación de las especies."
Heterologia
Transliteration: e-te-ro-lo-gia
"A heterologia ajuda a entender as diferenças entre organismos."
हेटेरोलॉजी
Transliteration: he-te-ro-lo-ji
"हेटेरोलॉजी जीव विज्ञान में प्रजातियों के बीच भिन्नताओं को समझने में मदद करती है।"
异质性
Transliteration: yì zhì xìng
"异质性在生物学中帮助我们理解物种的适应。"
이질성
Transliteration: i-jil-seong
"이질성은 생물학에서 종의 적응을 이해하는 데 도움을 줍니다."
異質性
Transliteration: ijitsusei
"異質性は生物学において種の適応を理解するのに役立ちます。"
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