homogenous

adjective

ho·​mog·​e·​nous hō-ˈmä-jə-nəs How to pronounce homogenous (audio)
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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 Black women and women of color are typically othered in any homogenous profession like policing. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026 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

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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 3 Jul. 2026.

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
2

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