Definition

In a way that is different or not similar to what is usual or expected.

Example

The cells were cultured heterologously to study their behavior in different environments.

Conversation

Did you know that some species can adapt heterologously to different environments?

Really? That sounds fascinating!

Yeah, it’s amazing how life can find ways to thrive anywhere.

Nature has some incredible tricks up its sleeve!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heterologously → It is formed from "hetero-" (from Greek "heteros", meaning different) and "logous" (from Greek "logos", meaning relation or reason). The word describes something that is related or characterized by difference.

Memory Tip

Think of 'different' ('hetero-') and 'relation' ('logos') to remember that 'heterologously' refers to something characterized by difference.

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