homogeny
Similarity in structure, though of different function, because of genetic relationshipsSimilarity in structure, though of different function, because of genetic relationships.
UK/həˈmɒdʒəni/US/həˈmɑd͡ʒəni/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)Similarity in structure, though of different function, because of genetic relationships.
(biology) similarity because of common evolution
(often, proscribed, uncountable, usually)Homogeneity.
Origin
From homo- + -geny.From homo- + -geny.
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Forms
plural: homogenies| Singular | homogeny |
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uncountable
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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