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homologize

[ huh-mol-uh-jahyz, hoh- ]
/ həˈmɒl əˌdʒaɪz, hoʊ- /
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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.

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

Origin of homologize

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

OTHER WORDS FROM homologize

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

Words nearby homologize

Homoiousian, homolateral, homolecithal, homologate, homological, homologize, homologous, homologous chromosome, homologous chromosomes, homologous graft, homologous stimulus
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Words related to homologize

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

British Dictionary definitions for homologize

homologize

homologise

/ (hɒˈmɒləˌdʒaɪz) /

verb

to be, show to be, or make homologous

Derived forms of homologize

homologizer or homologiser, noun
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