heterochronous Definition
occurring at different times; having a different time of origin.
Using heterochronous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heterochronous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The two species have heterochronous developmental patterns.
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The rock layers are heterochronous, indicating different periods of deposition.
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The heterochronous arrival of the guests caused confusion in the schedule.
heterochronous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for heterochronous
- asynchronous
- non-simultaneous
- out of sync
Summary: heterochronous in Brief
'Heterochronous' [het-uh-roh-kroh-nuhs] is an adjective that describes things that occur at different times or have a different time of origin. It is often used in scientific contexts to describe developmental patterns, geological phenomena, and scheduling conflicts. Examples include 'The two species have heterochronous developmental patterns.' and 'The heterochronous arrival of the guests caused confusion in the schedule.'
