homo-, hom- +
(Greek: same, equal, like, similar, common; one and the same)
This Greek prefix forms many scientific and other terms, often in opposition to hetero-. Don’t confuse this Greek homo- element with the Latin homo- which means “mankind”.
homodox
Of the same opinion.
homodoxian
A person of the same opinion or belief.
homodromous
1. Moving, running, or acting in the same direction.
2. Moving in the same direction; such as, a lever or pulley in which the resistance and the actuating force are both on the same side of the fulcrum or axis.
3. Running in the same direction; for example, stems twining around a support, or of the spiral succession of leaves on stems and their branches.
homodynamic
A reference to an insect, its life cycle, etc. which is characterized by a continuous succession of generations throughout the year, so long as reasonably favorable conditions prevail.
homoeandrous
Having only one kind of stamen.
homoecious
1. A reference to a parasite occupying the same host throughout its life cycle.
2. Host-specific.
homoeomorphism
A near similarity of crystalline forms between unlike chemical compounds.
homoeosis
The modification of one segmental appendage or structure to resemble a different appendage or structure of the same homologous series.
homoeotherm, homoeothermic, homoeothermal, homoeothermy
Any of the animals, including mammals and birds, that tend to maintain a constant body temperature.
homo-erotic
1. Pertaining to or characterized by a tendency for erotic emotions to be centred on a person of the same sex.
2. Of or pertaining to a homo-erotic person.
3. Frequently a synonym of homosexual.
homogamete, homogametic
Having only one kind of gamete.
homogamy, homogamous
1. Fertilization of a flower by its own pollen or by that of another flower on the same plant.
2. The simultaneous maturation of male and female reproductive organs in a flower or hermaphrodite organism.
3. Applied to flowers in which the stamens and pistils ripen together.
4. The condition of a plant producing only one kind of flower.
5. Similarity of husband and wife in a specific trait.
homogen
A group that has a common origin.
homogenate
A substance produced by homogenizing.
homogene, homogeneal
Of the same race.
Information about Homophones and Homonyms, Explained and Demonstrated.
Another page about Homonyms, Homographs, and Homophones.
Confusing Words Related to Homonyms, Homophones, etc.: Units, Groups A to Y.
Related-word units meaning same:
auto-;
equ-;
homeo-;
iso-;
pari-;
peer-;
syn-;
tauto-.
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