homological
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of homological
First recorded in 1840–50; homolog(y) + -ical
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Maxim Konstevich — For numerous contributions which have taken the fruitful interaction between modern theoretical physics and mathematics to new heights, including the development of homological mirror symmetry, and the study of wall-crossing phenomena.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 31, 2012
Mohl, who includes under the name of tendrils various organs having a similar external appearance, classes them according to their homological nature, as being modified leaves, flower-peduncles, &c.
From The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants by Darwin, Charles
His body is constructed on the same homological plan as that of other mammals.
From The Descent of Man by Darwin, Charles
Roridula, perhaps, shows us how we may reconcile these difficulties with respect to the homological nature of the tentacles.
From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles
The position of the tendrils alone suffices to show their homological nature.
From The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants by Darwin, Charles
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