homogeneous

Definition

Of the same kind; alike, similar.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin homogeneus, from Ancient Greek ὁμογενής (homogenḗs, “of the same race, family or kind”), from ὁμός (homós, “same”) + γένος (génos, “kind”). Compare homo- (“same”) and -ous (adjectival suffix).

Example Sentences

• "Their citizens were not of homogeneous origin, but were from all parts of Greece."
• "All pseudolatex formulations were homogeneous and smooth in texture and elegant in appearance."
• "The polynomial x²+5xy+y² is homogeneous of degree 2, because x², xy, and y² are all degree 2 monomials"

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