homogenous

adjective

ho·​mog·​e·​nous hō-ˈmä-jə-nəs 

hə-

1

: homoplastic sense 2

2

: homogeneous

Examples of homogenous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whisk 2 large eggs in a medium bowl until homogenous and no streaks remain; add ¼ tsp. — Beverly Kim, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Political discourse is reduced to opinions at once homogenous and balkanized, reinforced by the echo chambers of the day’s regnant algorithms. — Christopher Coffman, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026

The shells and skeletons of the organisms were ground up by the ocean waves into a white sand and compacted over time, forming a distinctively smooth and homogenous stone. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2026

There has been, though, a repeat of mistakes made elsewhere, including a homogenous design that leaves Swansea’s home boasting precious little of what made their old Vetch Field such a pleasure to visit. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

(sense 1) homo- + -genous; (sense 2) probably regularization of homogeneous

Note: Compare French homogène, which appears to be drawn directly from Greek.

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for homogenous

• androgynous
• autogenous
• nitrogenous
• hematogenous
• myelogenous

Medical Definition

homogenous

adjective

ho·​mog·​e·​nous -nəs 

1

: homoplastic sense 2

the value of preserved homogenous bone grafts as compared with autogenous grafts

—Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

2

: homogeneous