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What prefix means different?

The prefix that means "different" is "heter-".

Here are some examples of words using the prefix "heter-":

* Heterozygous: Having two different alleles for a particular gene.

* Heterogeneous: Composed of different or dissimilar elements.

* Heterodox: Holding opinions or beliefs that are different from the accepted norm.

* Heterosexual: Attracted to people of the opposite sex.

There are also other prefixes that can imply difference depending on the context, such as:

* Allo- (meaning "other" or "different"): Allopathy (medical treatment that focuses on curing disease by inducing a different condition, often with drugs)

* Dis- (meaning "apart" or "not"): Dissimilar (different from something else)

The best prefix to use will depend on the specific meaning you want to convey.

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