heterological Definition
- 1not describing itself
- 2not possessing the qualities it describes
Using heterological: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heterological" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The word 'short' is heterological because it is not short.
Example
'Heterological' is an example of a heterological word.
heterological Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for heterological
- autological antonym
Antonyms for heterological
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Summary: heterological in Brief
The term 'heterological' [het-er-uh-loj-i-kuhl] refers to a word that does not describe itself or possess the qualities it describes. It is the opposite of 'autological,' and examples include 'short' and 'polysyllabic.'
