homological

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ὁμός (homós, same) + λόγος (lógos, word), by surface analysis, homo- +‎ logical.

Adjective[edit]

homological (not comparable)

  1. (biology) Having a similar evolutionary origin; homologous.
    Synonym: homologic
  2. (mathematics) Having to do with homology; using the methods of homological algebra.
  3. (grammar) Of an adjective, describing itself.
    Synonym: autological
    Antonym: heterological

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