heterodromous

English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -dromous.

Adjective

heterodromous (comparative more heterodromous, superlative most heterodromous)

1. Of levers, in which the power and weight move in opposite directions
2. (botany) Spiralling in opposite directions on a stem or branch

Antonyms

• homodromous

Derived terms

• heterodromy