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”.
homogeneity
Similar throughout; of uniform structure or composition.
homogeneous (hoh" muh JEE nee uhs)
1. Of the same composition or character throughout.
2. Having the same kind of constituent elements, or being similar in nature.
3. Having a uniform composition or structure.
homogenesis, homogenetic
1. The reproduction by the same process in each generation.
2. A mode of reproduction in which the offspring are like the parent and have the same cycle of existence.
3. Non-alternation of generations; the succession of morphologically similar generations.
homogenize, homogenized
1. To emulsify the fat particles in milk or cream so as to give it an even consistency and prevent cream from separating from the rest of the milk.
2. To become or to cause something to become homogeneous.
homogenous (huh MOJ uh nuhs)
Having a similarity in structure due to descent from a common ancestor or development from a common stock.
homogeny
A similarity in individuals, organs, or parts caused by a common ancestry.
homoglot
Having the same language.
homogony, homogonous, homogonously
Having stamens and pistils of uniform respective length in all flowers of the same species.
homograde (HOH muh grayd)
Expressed in one or the other of two contrasting categories; such as, male or female.
homograft
A graft of tissue from one organism to another of the same species.
homograph
A word that is spelled in the same way as one or more other words but is different in meaning, e.g., the verb
project; as in, “I project that next year we will do better.” and the noun
project; as in, “I will complete the project next week.”
Other homographs include: fair, a market and fair, beautiful; lead, to conduct, and lead, the metal.
homographic
1. A word of the same spelling as another, but of different origin and meaning.
2. The process of using a distinct character to represent each sound.
homography
That method of spelling in which every sound is expressed by a single character, which represents that sound and no other.
homolateral
On or affecting the same side of the body.
homolog
1. Something that answers in position, proportion, or type to, or has structural affinity with, something else; a member or form of a homologous series: "Ethane is a homolog of methane."
2. In biology, a structure or part of an organism showing homology: "The wing of a bat is the homolog of the arm of a man."
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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