homologue

noun

ho·​mo·​logue ˈhō-mə-ˌlȯg  ˈhä- 

-ˌläg

variants or homolog

: something (such as a chemical compound or a chromosome) homologous

Examples of homologue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Soon after, Aude Bernheim, who was a postdoctoral fellow in Sorek’s lab and now leads her own research group at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, found homologues of viperin in bacteria. — Viviane Callier, Quanta Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026

Many German towns are paired with homologues in France and England. — Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 10 May 2023

When there really isn't even the vaguest homologue at all, though, Murzin's technique loses its advantage. — Oliver Morton, WIRED, 1 July 2001

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for homologue

• analog
• analogue
• catalogue
• decalogue
• demagogue
• dialogue
• epilogue
• monologue
• pedagogue
• synagogue
• tagalog
• travelogue

Kids Definition

homologue

noun

ho·​mo·​logue

variants or homolog

ˈhō-mə-ˌlȯg 

ˈhäm-ə-, 

-ˌläg

: either chromosome of a homologous pair

Medical Definition

homologue

noun

ho·​mo·​logue

variants or homolog

ˈhō-mə-ˌlȯg  ˈhäm-ə- 

-ˌläg

: something (as a chemical compound or a chromosome) that is homologous