Word: heterogamous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: het
er
og
a
mous
Definition: involving heterogametes in the reproductive process
Morphemes:
Affix: hetero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: other, different
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἕτερος
Language: grc
Decoded: eteros
Meaning: other, another, different
Affix: -gamous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having the specified form of reproduction, or reproductive organs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γάμος
Language: grc
Decoded: gamos
Meaning: union, marriage