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- [huh-mol-uh-jahyz, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒl əˌdʒaɪz, hoʊ-/
- /həmˈɒlədʒˌaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huh-mol-uh-jahyz, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒl əˌdʒaɪz, hoʊ-/
Definitions of homologize word
- verb with object homologize to make or show to be homologous. 1
- verb without object homologize to be homologous; correspond. 1
- noun homologize Make or show to have the same relation, relative position, or structure. 1
- verb homologize to be, show to be, or make homologous 0
- verb transitive homologize to make homologous 0
- verb transitive homologize to demonstrate homology in 0
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Origin of homologize
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1710-20; homolog(ous) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Homologize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
homologize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
homologize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homologize
verb homologize
- accommodate — If a building or space can accommodate someone or something, it has enough room for them.
- adapt — If you adapt to a new situation or adapt yourself to it, you change your ideas or behaviour in order to deal with it successfully.
- conform — If something conforms to something such as a law or someone's wishes, it is of the required type or quality.
- mingle — to become mixed, blended, or united.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
Antonyms for homologize
verb homologize
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- misunderstand — to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- differ — to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another.
- unlearn — to forget or lose knowledge of.
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