definitions

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.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

homolecithal, homolog, homologate, homological, homologically, homologize, homologous, homologous chromosome, homologous chromosomes, homologous graft, homologous stimulus
Also especially British, ho·mol·o·gise.

Origin of homologize

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

Related forms

ho·mol·o·giz·er, nounun·ho·mol·o·gized, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for homologize

homologize

homologise

/ (hɒˈmɒləˌdʒaɪz) /

verb

to be, show to be, or make homologous

Derived Forms

homologizer or homologiser, noun
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