homogeneity
[ hoh-muh-juh-nee-i-tee, hom-uh- ]
/ ˌhoʊ mə dʒəˈni ɪ ti, ˌhɒm ə- /
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noun
composition from like parts, elements, or characteristics; state or quality of being homogeneous.
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Also ho·mo·ge·ne·ous·ness [hoh-muh-jee-nee-uhs-nis, -jeen-yuhs-, hom-uh-]. /ˌhoʊ məˈdʒi ni əs nɪs, -ˈdʒin yəs-, ˌhɒm ə-/.
Origin of homogeneity
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Cultural definitions for homogeneity
homogeneity
[ (hoh-muh-juh-nee-uh-tee, hoh-muh-juh-nay-uh-tee) ]
Cultural, social, biological, or other similarities within a group. (Compare heterogeneity.)
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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