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homologous

homologous · more homologous · most homologous

homolog

Showing a degree of correspondence or similarityShowing a degree of correspondence or similarity.: In corresponding proportion.

/həˈmɒləɡəs/

» Nostrils and blowholes are homologous.

Meaning

5 senses

Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
In corresponding proportion.
Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
Flippers and hands are homologous structures.
homolog
corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
homolog
Having the same morphology as another chromosome or locus; relating to a homologue.
homolog
having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
Playing the same role as seen in another culture, whether by historical connection, psychological archetype, convergent cultural evolution, or otherwise (as may be hypothesized but not known with certainty by current science), as for example with the cryptozoologic concepts of yeti and sasquatch, the use of polite and familiar pronouns, or other similarities.

Examples

2 sentences

Nostrils and blowholes are homologous.
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Methane is a homologous compound.
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Translations

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showing a degree of correspondence:

Origin

From Late Latin homologus, from Ancient Greek ὁμόλογος (homólogos, “agreeing, of one mind”

From Late Latin homologus, from Ancient Greek ὁμόλογος (homólogos, “agreeing, of one mind”), from ὁμός (homós, “same”) + λόγος (lógos, “reason, reckoning”). Compare homo- (“same”) and -ous (adjectival suffix). From 1655, in the mathematical sense. See also homolog, homologue.

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