homogenous

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Prefix homo- + gene + -ous

Pronunciation [edit]

Adjective [edit]

homogenous (comparative more homogenous, superlative most homogenous)

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

Usage notes [edit]

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