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- [hoh-muh-jee-nee-uh s, -jeen-yuh s, hom-uh-]
- /ˌhoʊ məˈdʒi ni əs, -ˈdʒin yəs, ˌhɒm ə-/
- /ˌhɒm.əˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
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- [hoh-muh-jee-nee-uh s, -jeen-yuh s, hom-uh-]
- /ˌhoʊ məˈdʒi ni əs, -ˈdʒin yəs, ˌhɒm ə-/
Definitions of homogeneous word
- adjective homogeneous composed of parts or elements that are all of the same kind; not heterogeneous: a homogeneous population. 1
- adjective homogeneous of the same kind or nature; essentially alike. 1
- adjective homogeneous Mathematics. having a common property throughout: a homogeneous solid figure. having all terms of the same degree: a homogeneous equation. relating to a function of several variables that becomes multiplied by some power of a constant when each variable is multiplied by that constant: x 2 y 3 is a homogeneous expression of degree 5. relating to a differential equation in which a linear combination of derivatives is set equal to zero. 1
- noun homogeneous Of the same kind; alike. 1
- adjective homogeneous alike, similar in kind 1
- noun Definition of homogeneous in Technology (Or "homogenous") Of uniform nature, similar in kind. 1. In the context of distributed systems, middleware makes heterogeneous systems appear as a homogeneous entity. For example see: interoperable network. Constrast heterogeneous. 2. (mathematics) (Of a polynomial) containing terms of the same degree with respect to all the variables, as in x^2 + 2xy + y^2. 3. (mathematics) (Of a function) containing a set of variables such that when each is multiplied by a constant, this constant can be eliminated without altering the value of the function, as in cos x/y + x/y. 4. (mathematics) (of an equation) containing a homogeneous function made equal to 0. 1
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Origin of homogeneous
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Medieval Latin homogeneus, equivalent to homogene- (stem of Greek homogenḗs of the same kind; see homo-, gene) + -us -ous
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homogeneous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
homogeneous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homogeneous
adj homogeneous
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- comparable — Something that is comparable to something else is roughly similar, for example in amount or importance.
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
- same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
adjective homogeneous
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- regular — usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place.
- standardized — to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like: to standardize manufactured parts.
- equal — Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
- identical — similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.
Antonyms for homogeneous
adj homogeneous
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- heterogenous — having its source or origin outside the organism; having a foreign origin.
adjective homogeneous
- heterogeneous — different in kind; unlike; incongruous.
- uneven — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
noun homogeneous
- outcross — to cross (animals or plants) by breeding individuals of different strains but, usually, of the same breed.
- miscegenation — marriage or cohabitation between two people from different racial groups, especially, in the U.S., between a black person and a white person: In 1968 the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that state laws prohibiting miscegenation were unconstitutional.
- mule — a lounging slipper that covers the toes and instep or only the instep.
- half-blood — the relation between persons having only one common parent.
- hybrid — the offspring of two animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, species, or genera, especially as produced through human manipulation for specific genetic characteristics.
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