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homogenousof the same kind; alike; uniform in structure or composition throughout

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: of the same kind; alike; uniform in structure or composition throughout

Pronunciation (IPA): /həˈmoʊdʒənəs/

Korean meaning: 동질의, 균질의, 같은 종류의

Korean pronunciation: 호**모**지너스

Example Sentences

  • Korea is often considered a homogenous society, but it's becoming more diverse.
  • The milk looked perfectly homogenous until I realized I forgot to shake it.
  • The board members formed a homogenous group of middle-aged men in identical suits.

homogenous

ADJECTIVE

//həˈmoʊdʒənəs//

of the same kind; alike; uniform in structure or composition throughout

homogenous concept
💡 Concept

a quality control technician in a white lab coat examines multiple glass beakers filled with perfectly white milk. She holds up one beaker to the light, checking its consistency and color. Each sample shows the exact same creamy white appearance with no separation or variation. The technician nods approvingly as she compares the samples side by side. Other workers operate mixing equipment in the background, ensuring proper blending. All the milk samples display identical texture and composition throughout. milk that is uniform in structure and composition throughout

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/həˈmoʊdʒənəs/
🇬🇧 UK/həˈməʊdʒənəs/

🌳Etymology

Roothomo
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Greek 'homos' meaning 'same' and 'genos' meaning 'kind' or 'race'. The word literally meant 'of the same kind or origin' in ancient Greek.

🎵Rhyme

anonymousautonomoussynonymous
anonymous
autonomous
synonymous

🔗Collocations

homogenous group
homogenous society
homogenous mixture
homogenous population
homogenous culture
relatively homogenous

📝Examples

Korea is often considered a homogenous society, but it's becoming more diverse.

😄 Fun example

The milk looked perfectly homogenous until I realized I forgot to shake it.

😄 Fun example

The board members formed a homogenous group of middle-aged men in identical suits.

Scientists need homogenous samples to ensure accurate test results.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

uniformconsistentidenticalsimilaralike

Antonyms

heterogeneousdiversevaried

Related

homogenizehomogeneityuniformityconsistency

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