# heterogamy

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
2. Marriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.

## Etymology
From hetero- + -gamy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/heterogamy