homologize

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

verb (used with object)

, ho·mol·o·gized, ho·mol·o·giz·ing.

1. to make or show to be homologous.

verb (used without object)

, ho·mol·o·gized, ho·mol·o·giz·ing.

1. to be homologous; correspond.

homologize

/ hɒˈmɒləˌdʒaɪz /

verb

1. to be, show to be, or make homologous

Derived Forms

• hoˈmoloˌgizer, noun

Other Words From

• ho·molo·gizer noun
• unho·molo·gized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of homologize¹

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

Related Words

• accommodate
• adapt
• blend in
• homogenize