Definitions For Heteronomous

Adjective

Arising from an external influence, force{{,}} or agency; not autonomous. (biology, of parts of an organism) differing, differing in development or in specialization. (linguistics, of a language) Being a dialect of an autonomous language.

Antonyms

autonomous

Related terms

heteronomy

Translations

{{checktrans-top}} German: heteronom Romanian: heteronom

Etymology

from hetero- + nomos.

Is Heteronomous a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
17
Words with Friends
19

The word Heteronomous is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words with Friends

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