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- [hoh-mog-uh-muh s]
- /hoʊˈmɒg ə məs/
- /həmˈɒɡəməs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hoh-mog-uh-muh s]
- /hoʊˈmɒg ə məs/
Definitions of homogamous word
- adjective homogamous Botany. having flowers or florets that do not differ sexually (opposed to heterogamous). having the stamens and pistils maturing simultaneously (opposed to dichogamous). 1
- adjective homogamous Biology. pertaining to the interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics. 1
- noun homogamous (botany) Having all the flowers alike. 1
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Origin of homogamous
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; homo- + -gamous
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Parts of speech for Homogamous
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homogamous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
homogamous usage trend in Literature
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