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heterochronous

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Heterochronous (adj) means Formed or happening at different times.

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Formed or happening at different times.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Antonyms

simultaneous

Related words

simultaneous coincide concurrent sequential synchronous metachronous coincident polychronic

Rhymes for heterochronous

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What is the meaning of heterochronous?

"heterochronous" (adj) means formed or happening at different times.

What is the opposite of heterochronous?

The opposite of "heterochronous" is simultaneous.

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