homologous

Meaning

1. Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
2. Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
3. Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
4. Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
5. Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.

Synonyms

homologue

corresponding

homologic

conformable

homological

of same essential nature

Pronounced as (IPA)

/həˈmɒləɡəs/

Etymology

From Late Latin homologus, from Ancient Greek ὁμόλογος (homólogos, “agreeing, of one mind”), from ὁμός (homós, “same”) + λόγος (lógos, “reason, reckoning”). Compare homo- (“same”) and -ous (adjectival suffix). From 1655, in the mathematical sense. See also homolog, homologue.

Sentences

There are a variety of different types , probably not homologous , and serving various functions .