homogenous

[ huh-moj-uh-nuhs, hoh- ]
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adjective
  1. Biology. corresponding in structure because of a common origin.

Origin of homogenous

1
First recorded in 1865–70; homo- + -genous

Other words from homogenous

  • non·ho·mog·e·nous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for homogenous

homogenous

/ (həˈmɒdʒɪnəs) /


adjective
  1. of, relating to, or exhibiting homogeny

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