1. Plural of heterology; statements or accounts that contradict each other or are inconsistent.
Usage: formal; rare; primarily academic or philosophical contexts
2. In biology and linguistics, differences or variations in structure or form across different organisms or language systems.
Usage: technical; specialized field usage

Examples

• The philosopher identified several heterologies in the ancient texts that suggested multiple authors.
• The heterologies between the two accounts made it difficult to establish a single historical narrative.
• Evolutionary biologists study heterologies to understand how different species adapted to their environments.
• The heterologies in the witness testimonies raised questions about the reliability of the evidence.