homogenous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Usage notes

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[edit] Etymology

Prefix homo- + gene + -ous

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /həmɔːdʒɪnʌs, hoːmodʒiːniʌs/

[edit] Adjective

homogenous (comparative more homogenous, superlative most homogenous)

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

[edit] Usage notes

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