homophyly

ho·moph·y·ly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-mof-uh-lee, hoh-muh-fil-lee, hom-uh-]
- /hoʊˈmɒf ə li, ˈhoʊ məˌfɪl li, ˈhɒm ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-mof-uh-lee, hoh-muh-fil-lee, hom-uh-]
- /hoʊˈmɒf ə li, ˈhoʊ məˌfɪl li, ˈhɒm ə-/

Definitions of homophyly word

noun plural homophyly a resemblance due to common ancestry. 1
noun homophyly (biology, archaic) That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting. 1
noun homophyly resemblance due to common ancestry 0

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Parts of speech for Homophyly

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homophyly popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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