homologue

or ho·mo·log

[ hoh-muh-lawg, -log, hom-uh- ]

noun

1. something homologous.
2. Chemistry. any member of a homologous series of organic compounds:

   Ethane is a homologue of the alkane series.

homologue

/ ˈhɒməˌlɒɡ /

noun

1. biology a homologous part or organ
2. chem any homologous compound

homologue

/ hŏm′ə-lôg′,hō′mə- /

1. A homologous organ or part.
2. A homologous chromosome.
3. A homologous chemical compound.
4. Compare analog

Word History and Origins

Origin of homologue¹

1840–50; < French < Greek homólogon, neuter of homólogos homologous

Related Words

• analogy
• comparison
• corollary
• resemblance
• similarity