heteronomic, a.
(-ˈnɒmɪk)
[f. Gr. ἑτερο- hetero- + νόµος law + -ic: cf. Gr. νοµικός of or pertaining to law.]
Showing a different law or mode of operation.
1. ‘Of unlike or opposite polarity: applied to contact of parts of the human body in experiments on animal magnetism: opp. to isonomic.’
| 18.. Amer. Jrnl. Psychol. I. 502 (Cent.) Heteronomic [contact] is hyperæsthesic and increases it [muscular energy]. |
2. Optics. Affected by spherical aberration so as not to converge to one focus; divergent.
| 1889 Anthony's Photogr. Bull. II. 167 The diminution of the astigmatism of the heteronomic pencils. |