HOMOLOGOUS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

homologous

adjective

Definition of homologous

as in analogous

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Recent Examples of homologous For example, in a simplified model of inheritance, one chromosome may carry an allele associated with brown eyes and its homologous partner, an allele associated with blue eyes. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 July 2026 Another interesting recommendation from ACIP is to use vaccines from the same manufacturer (homologous vaccines). — Judy Stone, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Brain probes conducted during virtual jaunts have uncovered many points that apply to the human brain also, which is homologous to the mouse brain, Dombeck notes. — IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2023

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The companies describe the technology as analogous to Global Entry for international travelers, in that pre-verified goods move through compliance checks faster because customs isn’t starting a full risk review every time.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Any autonomous physical unit must demonstrate something at least analogous to an understanding of the laws of the physical world.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Definition of analogous

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That determination would, in turn, have implications for related rights to sovereign territory and natural resources.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
According to Robert Schueller, director of public relations for Melissa’s Produce, the company has been selling Hatch chiles and related products for over 20 years.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of related

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Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of comparable

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For the past three decades, he’s been focused on developing a program called homological mirror symmetry, which has its roots in string theory.

— Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
Sheridan, Sheel Ganatra and Timothy Perutz—is building on seminal ideas introduced in 1990s by Kontsevich related to his homological mirror symmetry conjecture.

— Kevin Hartnett, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2018

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