homogeneity

noun

ho·​mo·​ge·​ne·​i·​ty ˌhō-mə-jə-ˈnē-ə-tē How to pronounce homogeneity (audio)
-ˈnā-,
 also nonstandard  -ˈnī-;
especially British
ˌhä- How to pronounce homogeneity (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being of a similar kind or of having a uniform structure or composition throughout : the quality or state of being homogeneous
2
mathematics : the state of having identical cumulative distribution functions or values

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By sheer virtue of my existence, I was deployed here with the task of disrupting the homogeneity of these jam sessions. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025 The homogeneity is intended to equal the playing field while allowing independent management strategies to still play a part as the machines are pushed to the limit over the course of the Earth’s complete rotation on its axis. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 June 2025 And there’s something about the product that feels eerie in its regulated homogeneity, every item offering the illusion of choice — Chicken or tofu? Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 19 May 2025 Kudos to Biel for bucking the trend of long, beachy waves; breaking from that homogeneity is refreshing to see on screen. Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for homogeneity

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin homogeneitāt-, homogeneitās, from homogeneus homogeneous + Latin -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of homogeneity was in 1625

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“Homogeneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homogeneity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

homogeneity

noun
ho·​mo·​ge·​ne·​i·​ty ˌhō-mə-jə-ˈnē-ət-ē How to pronounce homogeneity (audio) -ˈnā-ət- How to pronounce homogeneity (audio)
ˌhäm-ə-
plural homogeneities
: the quality or state of being homogeneous
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