HETERO

Etymology

Adjective

hetero (comparative more hetero, superlative most hetero)

(informal) Heterosexual: of, pertaining to, or being a heterosexual person.

Synonyms

• (heterosexual): het, heterosexual, straight, breeder

Antonyms

• (heterosexual): gay, homo, homosexual

Noun

hetero (plural heteros)

(informal) A heterosexual person.

Anagrams

• hereto, othere

Source: Wiktionary


Het"er*o-. Etym: [Gr. "e`teros other.]

Definition: A combining form signifying other, other than usual, different; as, heteroclite, heterodox, heterogamous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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