homogamy

ho·mog·a·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hoh-mog-uh-mee]
- /hoʊˈmɒg ə mi/
- /hˈɒməɡˌami/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-mog-uh-mee]
- /hoʊˈmɒg ə mi/

Definitions of homogamy word

noun homogamy the state of being homogamous. 1
noun homogamy interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics. 1
noun homogamy Inbreeding, especially as a result of isolation. 1
noun homogamy a condition in which all the flowers of an inflorescence are either of the same sex or hermaphrodite 0
noun homogamy the maturation of the anthers and stigmas of a flower at the same time, ensuring self-pollination 0
noun homogamy the condition of having all flowers sexually alike 0

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Origin of homogamy

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; homo- + -gamy

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Parts of speech for Homogamy

noun

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homogamy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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