homogeneous
UK: ˌhɒm.əˈdʒiː.ni.əs | US: ˌhoʊ.məˈdʒiː.ni.əs
adj. of the same or similar kind or nature
adj. uniform in structure or composition throughout
homogeneous = homo<same> + gene<kind, origin> + ous<adjective suffix>
- homo: From Greek homos (same). Used in English to denote sameness or similarity (e.g., homonym, homophone).
- gene: From Greek genos (kind, race, origin). Found in words like genetics and genus, referring to origin or type.
- ous: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating possession or quality (e.g., dangerous, famous).
Etymology Origin:
The word homogeneous traces back to Greek homogenēs, combining homo- (same) and genos (kind). It entered Late Latin as homogeneus and later Middle French homogène, retaining the core idea of "of the same kind." The suffix -ous was added in English to form the adjective. The term reflects a logical progression from "same origin" to "uniform in composition," often used in scientific and mathematical contexts.
The mixture was stirred until it became homogeneous.
A homogeneous society shares similar cultural values.
The alloy has a homogeneous structure under microscopic examination.
The teacher aimed for a homogeneous distribution of skills among the groups.
In chemistry, a homogeneous solution has evenly distributed particles.