homologize

[huh-mol-uh-jahyz, hoh-]

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verb (used with object), ho·mol·o·gized, ho·mol·o·giz·ing.

to make or show to be homologous.

verb (used without object), ho·mol·o·gized, ho·mol·o·giz·ing.

to be homologous; correspond.

Also especially British, ho·mol·o·gise.

Origin of homologize

First recorded in 1710–20; homolog(ous) + -ize

Related formsho·mol·o·giz·er, nounun·ho·mol·o·gized, adjective

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Related Words for homologize

accommodate, adapt, homogenize, conform, mingle, fit, accustom, acculturate, acclimatize, intermix, standardize, parallel, match, homologize, incorporate, convert, elect, enfold, absorb, adopt

British Dictionary definitions for homologize

homologize

homologise

verb

to be, show to be, or make homologous

Derived Formshomologizer or homologiser, noun

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Word Origin and History for homologize

1733, "to be homologous;" 1811, "to make homologous;" see homologous + -ize. Related: Homologized; homologizing.