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

Hopkins attributes this to two causes; the party platforms becoming more homogenous and changes in campaign finance laws. — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

In terms of questions of the experiment’s veracity overall, criticisms included the small sample size and the homogenous demographics of participants (predominantly White, middle class young men). — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026

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

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