homogeny

[ huh-moj-uh-nee, hoh- ]

noun

, Biology.

1. correspondence in form or structure, owing to a common origin.

homogeny

/ hɒˈmɒdʒɪnɪ /

noun

1. biology similarity in structure of individuals or parts because of common ancestry

Word History and Origins

Origin of homogeny¹

First recorded in 1620–30, homogeny is from the Greek word homogéneia community of origin. See homo-, -geny

Word History and Origins

Origin of homogeny¹

C19: from Greek homogeneia community of origin, from homogenēs of the same kind