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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.

Words related to homologize

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

Words nearby homologize

homolateral, homolecithal, homolog, homologate, homological, 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

OTHER WORDS FROM homologize

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 of homologize

homologizer or homologiser, noun
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