homogenous

adjective

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

Examples of homogenous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chayka’s view is that the proliferation of recommendation algorithms on services like Netflix, Spotify and TikTok since the 2010s have created a cultural world that’s flatter, more homogenous and more passively consumed. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024 Research shows that white men now are even more likely than their grandfathers to be in management despite a diversifying workforce and a growing number of research studies that suggest diverse companies are more likely to outperform those with more homogenous workforces. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 When financiers and private equity parent companies get involved, skiing seems to get a whole lot fancier, more expensive, and more homogenous. Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024 The homogenous workforce overlooks valuable opportunities and perpetuates bias in decision-making. Geri Stengel, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin until mixture is homogenous. Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2023 Bourbon especially tends to become much more homogenous with heavy dilution. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2024 The study had several limitations, such as a small and homogenous sample size and a wide estimate range, which impacted generalizability. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2024 Japan is an ethnically homogenous country with comparatively low levels of immigration, which in recent years has prompted authorities to push for more foreign residents and workers to plug gaps left by an aging population. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see homogeneous

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 29 Mar. 2024.

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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