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noun
The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: anisogamy
Antonyms: homogamy
noun
Marriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology
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Synonyms: exogamy, extramarriage, heterogamy, intermarriage, mixed marriage, outmarriage
Antonyms: homogamy, exogamy, extramarriage, heterogamy, intermarriage, mixed marriage, outmarriage
History
From hetero- + -gamy.
