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- [huh-moj-uh-nuh s, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒdʒ ə nəs, hoʊ-/
- /ˌhɒm.əˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
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- [huh-moj-uh-nuh s, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒdʒ ə nəs, hoʊ-/
Definitions of homogenous word
- adjective homogenous Biology. corresponding in structure because of a common origin. 1
- abbreviation HOMOGENOUS homogeneous. 1
- abbreviation HOMOGENOUS homoplastic. 1
- noun homogenous (biology) Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny. 1
- adjective homogenous similar, the same 1
- noun Definition of homogenous 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 homogenous
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; homo- + -genous
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Parts of speech for Homogenous
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homogenous 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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homogenous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homogenous
adj homogenous
- akin — If one thing is akin to another, it is similar to it in some way.
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- analogous — If one thing is analogous to another, the two things are similar in some way.
- cognate — Cognate things are related to each other.
- 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.
adjective homogenous
- comparable — Something that is comparable to something else is roughly similar, for example in amount or importance.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
Antonyms for homogenous
adj homogenous
- discrete — apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts.
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- heterogeneous — different in kind; unlike; incongruous.
- miscellaneous — consisting of members or elements of different kinds; of mixed character: a book of miscellaneous essays on American history.
- varied — characterized by or exhibiting variety; various; diverse; diversified: varied backgrounds.
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