Definition of homogeneity
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
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
homogeneity
play
noun
ho·mo·ge·ne·i·ty
\
ˌhō-mə-jə-ˈnē-ə-tē
,
-ˈnā-
also nonstandard
-ˈnī-
;
especially British
ˌhä-
\
Explore M-W
Recent Examples of homogeneity from the Web
-
Holland is the kind of religious and ethnic American enclave, like Salt Lake City or Monsey, New York, where a dramatic homogeneity is preserved by geographic isolation.
-
There is a psychological concept that explains this phenomenon called the outgroup homogeneity effect, where majority group members see the uniqueness and individuality within their own group, but see minority group members as homogeneous.
-
For video games, critical consensus and popular opinion have a bit of a homogeneity problem.
-
Rather than respecting the right of all individuals to seek out opinions, no matter how controversial, in the marketplace of ideas, the Left is violently enforcing ideological homogeneity.
-
The magazine doesn’t idealize homogeneity of race or gender norms, but rather a global sameness of taste and aspiration.
-
The magazine doesn’t idealize homogeneity of race or gender norms, but rather a global sameness of taste and aspiration.
-
The magazine doesn’t idealize homogeneity of race or gender norms, but rather a global sameness of taste and aspiration.
-
The magazine doesn’t idealize homogeneity of race or gender norms, but rather a global sameness of taste and aspiration.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'homogeneity.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of homogeneity
Medical Dictionary
homogeneity
play
noun
ho·mo·ge·ne·i·ty
\
ˌhō-mə-jə-ˈnē-ət-ē
,
-ˈnā-ət-
,
ˌhäm-ə-
\
medical Definition of homogeneity
plural homogeneities
:the quality or state of being homogeneous
Learn More about homogeneity
-
Spanish Central: Translation of homogeneity Nglish: Translation of homogeneity for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of homogeneity for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about homogeneity
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up homogeneity? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!