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Heteroclite means deviating from the ordinary rule; eccentric. Moreover, Heteroclite refers to a person who is unconventional; a maverick.

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- Heterocyclic antidepressants (HCAs) : Heterocyclic antidepressants (HCAs) refer to monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs ) medications for severe depression

Heterodox means not in agreement with accepted beliefs, especially in church doctrine or dogma.

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Deutsch: Heterogenität / Español: Heterogeneidad / Português: Heterogeneidade / Français: Hétérogénéité / Italiano: Eterogeneità

Heterogeneity in the psychology context refers to the diversity or variability within a Group, population, or phenomenon. This concept highlights the presence of differences among individuals or components, such as variations in behaviours, experiences, traits, or responses. In psychology, heterogeneity is important for understanding the complexity and uniqueness of human behaviour, which can vary widely across different contexts, populations, and individuals.

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Heterogeneous group refer to groups whose members share few similarities.

Heteronomous morality refers to a child's moral perspective, in which rules are viewed as fixed and unchangeable. It is Piaget’s first stage of moral development, in which children view the rules of authority figures as sacred and unalterable.

Heterophobia refers to strongly negative attitude toward heterosexuals and heterosexuality.

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Heterosexism refers to the "presumption of heterosexuality” that has sociological implications. Likewise , is it the assumption that all individuals and relationships are heterosexual.

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