homogeneity

noun

ho·mo·ge·ne·i·ty | \ ˌhō-mə-jə-ˈnē-ə-tē

, -ˈnā- also nonstandard -ˈnī-; especially British ˌhä- \

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

2 mathematics : the state of having identical cumulative distribution functions or values

Examples of homogeneity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But, in attempting to address its homogeneity, the academy has widened its membership, which has paid off in slates of nominees that look a bit more like the world does. — Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 23 Apr. 2021 The resulting homogeneity is not only out of step with current efforts to increase diversity and inclusion along multiple dimensions. — Deb Gordon, Forbes, 6 Apr. 2021 This homogeneity is apparent in the people the group fetes. — Kara Alaimo, CNN, 11 May 2021 These are all opportunity areas to consider and take action on to shift from homogeneity. — Simone Morris, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021 There is a striking homogeneity of investment structures, and so there are a lot of businesses in the middle that fall between these two stools. — Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021 In an interview, Ms. Sigel clarified her comments, saying that stringent city requirements, not the wishes of residents, were to blame for the homogeneity. — New York Times, 4 Apr. 2021 State Department officials have accused Chinese communist authorities of trying to eradicate Uyghur Muslim identity in favor of an ethnic and ideological homogeneity. — Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2021 Tame your closet chaos by using uniform hangers—the homogeneity is surprisingly calming to the eye. — Keyaira Kelly, Essence, 24 Mar. 2021

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