Homogeneous: meaning, definitions and examples
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homogeneous
[ həˈmɒ.dʒə.nəs ]
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Homogeneous refers to a composition that is the same or similar in nature or character throughout. It signifies uniformity in a system or group, suggesting that all parts are alike or indistinguishable from each other.
Synonyms
consistent, identical, similar, uniform
Examples of usage
- The population is homogeneous in terms of ethnicity.
- The mixture was homogeneous after stirring it thoroughly.
- They used a homogeneous solution for the experiment.
mathematics
In mathematics, homogeneous can describe a polynomial in which all terms have the same total degree. This indicates that each term contributes equally to the overall degree of the polynomial expression.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Homogeneous equations are often solved using specific techniques.
- In a homogeneous system, all equations maintain the same degree.
- The function is homogeneous of degree two.
Translations
Translations of the word "homogeneous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 homogêneo
🇮🇳 समरूप
🇩🇪 homogen
🇮🇩 homogen
🇺🇦 гомогенний
🇵🇱 jednorodny
🇯🇵 均質な
🇫🇷 homogène
🇪🇸 homogéneo
🇹🇷 homojen
🇰🇷 동질의
🇸🇦 متجانس
🇨🇿 homogenní
🇸🇰 homogénny
🇨🇳 均匀的
🇸🇮 homogen
🇮🇸 homogen
🇰🇿 гомогенді
🇬🇪 ჰომოგენური
🇦🇿 homojen
🇲🇽 homogéneo
Etymology
The term 'homogeneous' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the Greek word 'homogenes', where 'homo-' means 'same' and 'genes' translates to 'kind' or 'type'. It was initially used in the context of chemistry and later expanded into various fields such as biology, mathematics, and social sciences. 'Homogeneous' emphasizes uniformity and consistency, allowing for distinctions between different types of group compositions. In contemporary usage, the word applies broadly in discussions ranging from material sciences to sociological studies, reflecting growing interdisciplinary applications.