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

However, elites’ DNA contained genetic similarities known as runs of homozygosity — adjacent genetic markers indicating common ancestry — and their genomes tended to be more homogenous than those of non-elites. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

If cultural similarity were the sine qua non of syncing up, then homogenous rosters would be the recipe for success. — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026

And that makes a space feels like a homogenous hotel lobby, says Christine Tuttle of Christine Tuttle Design. — Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

Apple’s current choices point towards a homogenous software experience. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 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