heterology

/hɛtəˈrɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of things that are unlike or dissimilar, especially the study of foreign languages.

“The professor taught a course in heterology to help students understand the complexities of language differences.”

2. noun

A statement or assertion that is inconsistent or contradictory.

“The politician’s heterology about the economic crisis raised many eyebrows among critics.”

Synonyms

  • diversity
  • heterogeneity

Antonyms

  • homogeneity
  • uniformity