heter-

combining form

Definition of HETER-

: other than usual : other : different <heterophyllous>

: containing atoms of different kinds <heterocyclic>

heter- or hetero-

Late Latin, from Greek, from heteros; akin to Greek heis one — more at same

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: other than usual : other : different <heterograft>

heter- or hetero-

Next Word in the Dictionary: HeterakidaePrevious Word in the Dictionary: hetchelAll Words Near: heter-

What made you want to look up heter-? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears