homogenous
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /həˈmɒdʒɪnəs/
- (General American) IPA(key): /həˈmɑdʒɪnəs/
Audio (US) (file) Audio (UK) (file) - Rhymes: -ɒdʒɪnəs
Adjective[edit]
homogenous (comparative more homogenous, superlative most homogenous)
- (biology) Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny
- (proscribed) Alternative form of homogeneous
Usage notes[edit]
According to The Oxford Guide to English Usage, the word homogenous is a frequent error for homogeneous. According to oxforddictionaries.com, homogenous for homogeneous is traditionally seen as an error, but is now frequent and can be regarded as an established variant. [1]