hetero-

a combining form meaning “different,” “other,” used in the formation of compound words: heterocyclic.
Also especially before a vowel, heter-.

Origin of hetero-

combining form of Greek héteros the other of two, other, different

Words nearby hetero-

hetaira, heterarchy, heteraxial, heteresthesia, hetero, hetero-, heteroagglutinin, heteroantibody, heteroantiserum, heteroaromatic, heteroatom

British Dictionary definitions for hetero-

hetero-

combining form

other, another, or different heterodyne; heterophony; heterosexual Compare homo-

Word Origin for hetero-

from Greek heteros other

Medical definitions for hetero-

hetero-

pref.

Other; different:heterocellular.

Scientific definitions for hetero-

hetero-

A prefix that means “different” or “other,” as in heterophyllous, having different kinds of leaves.