Definition of HETERONOMOUS

heteronomous

Adj

  • Arising from an external influence, force, or agency; not autonomous.
  • Differing in development or in specialization.
  • Being a dialect of an autonomous language.

Origin / Etymology

From hetero- + nomos.

Antonyms

autonomous

Scrabble Score: 17

heteronomous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 19

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