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- [huh-mol-uh-jee, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒl ə dʒi, hoʊ-/
- /həmˈɒlədʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huh-mol-uh-jee, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒl ə dʒi, hoʊ-/
Definitions of homology word
- noun plural homology the state of being homologous; homologous relation or correspondence. 1
- noun plural homology Biology. a fundamental similarity based on common descent. a structural similarity of two segments of one animal based on a common developmental origin. 1
- noun plural homology Chemistry. the similarity of organic compounds of a series in which each member differs from its adjacent compounds by a fixed increment, as by CH 2 . 1
- noun plural homology Mathematics. a classification of figures according to certain topological properties. 1
- noun homology The quality or condition of being homologous. 1
- noun homology the condition of being homologous 0
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Origin of homology
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Greek homología agreement, equivalent to homólog(os) homologous + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Homology
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homology popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
homology usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homology
noun homology
- comparison — When you make a comparison, you consider two or more things and discover the differences between them.
- metaphor — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- parallel — parallel processing
- correlation — A correlation between things is a connection or link between them.
- correspondence — Correspondence is the act of writing letters to someone.
Antonyms for homology
noun homology
- dissimilarity — unlikeness; difference.
- unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
- difference — the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity: There is a great difference between the two.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
- disproportion — lack of proportion; lack of proper relationship in size, number, etc.: architectural disproportions.
Top questions with homology
- what is homology?
- which is an example of a structural homology?
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- how to do homology modelling?
- what is homology modelling?
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- what is genetic homology?
- what is the difference between homology and analogy?
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