Word: heteronomous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: he
ter
o
no
mous
Definition: arising from an external influence, force, or agency; not autonomous
Morphemes:
Affix: hetero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: other, different
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἕτερος
Language: grc
Decoded: eteros
Meaning: other, another, different
Affix: nomos
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The body of law, especially that governing human behaviour.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νόμος
Language: grc
Decoded: nomos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: law, ordinance