homogenous

adjective

ho·​mog·​e·​nous hō-ˈmä-jə-nəs How to pronounce homogenous (audio)
hə-

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Are we doomed to a future where humans lose the appetite to think creatively, to innovate and persist, an age of homogenous ideas at the tip of a click? Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Charting a safe course through Pluto's neighborhood (2005) Hubble's observations of Pluto starting in 1996 revealed that the dwarf planet is not just a homogenous ball of ice but rather possesses a surprisingly complex and varied surface with distinct bright and dark regions. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Their approach resonates with modern brands that seek differentiation in an increasingly homogenous marketplace. Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025 Berners-Lee noted how the Internet really isn’t homogenous, but instead, a collection of so many types of content and social arenas, some of which are more valuable than others. John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homogenous

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of homogenous was in 1636

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“Homogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homogenous. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

homogenous

adjective
ho·​mog·​e·​nous -nəs How to pronounce homogenous (audio)
1
: homoplastic sense 2
the value of preserved homogenous bone grafts as compared with autogenous graftsPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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