heterotopy

/hɛtəˈrɒtəpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A concept in geography and philosophy, referring to the coexistence of different spatial structures or systems within a single place.

“The heterotopy of the city’s old quarter is a result of its historical development and cultural exchange.”

Synonyms

  • heterotopia
  • spatial heterogeneity

Antonyms

  • homotopy
  • uniformity