homologize

verb

ho·​mol·​o·​gize hō-ˈmä-lə-ˌjīz How to pronounce homologize (audio)
hə-
homologized; homologizing

transitive verb

1
: to make homologous
2
: to demonstrate the homology of
homologizer noun

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of homologize was in 1811

Dictionary Entries Near homologize

Cite this Entry

“Homologize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homologize. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

homologize

transitive verb
ho·​mol·​o·​gize
variants also British homologise
homologized also British homologised; homologizing also British homologising
1
: to make homologous
2
: to demonstrate the homology of
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