homogeny

American  

[huh-moj-uh-nee, hoh-] / həˈmɒdʒ ə ni, hoʊ- /

noun

Biology.

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

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homogeny British  

/ hɒˈmɒdʒɪnɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of homogeny

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

Example Sentences

Speaking to BBC News, Kutcher said he does not believe the film and TV industry is "imparting the need for aesthetic homogeny".

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The British writer-director Peter Strickland is one of contemporary cinema’s last great weirdos, an aesthete and eccentric in an industry that increasingly values invisibility and homogeny.

From New York Times • May 23, 2023

Point being — instead of boring homogeny, even in Chicago, which is synonymous with deep-dish pizza, “you have all these styles living in harmony,” Lichterman says.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2020

Like, I understand why we need to fight for a difference and why homogeny is so destructive.

From Slate • Jul. 14, 2017

Where do you find common ground that doesn’t lead, as it usually does, to bland homogeny?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2017