homogeneous
/ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/
🇺🇸 US
/ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Of the same kind; alike, similar.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Having the same composition throughout; of uniform make-up.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
In the same state of matter.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Of which the properties of a smaller set apply to the whole; scalable.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “homogeneous” when they mean: of the same kind; alike, similar..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “homogeneous” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “homogeneous” in professional communication.”
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