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Webster 1913 Edition


Homogenous

Ho-mog′e-nous

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Adj.
(Biol.)
Having a resemblance in structure, due to descent from a common progenitor with subsequent modification; homogenetic; – applied both to animals and plants. See
Homoplastic
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Definition 2024


homogenous

homogenous

English

Adjective

homogenous (comparative more homogenous, superlative most homogenous)

  1. (biology) Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny
  2. (proscribed) Alternative form of homogeneous

Usage notes

According to The Oxford Guide to English Usage, 'homogenous' is a frequent error for homogeneous.