V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
homogeneous
adjective
Definition: consisting of similar or uniform parts or elements
Synonyms: uniform, identical, standardized, same, analogous
Antonyms: heterogeneous, different
Tips: Homogeneous is the opposite of heterogeneous. Use homogeneous to describe anything that is uniform in appearance or nature, and use heterogeneous to describe things that vary in nature and appearance. Homogeneous can also refer to a mathematical equation in which all of the terms are of the same degree.
Usage Examples:
The group that attended the first-time homebuyers luncheon was fairly homogeneous, consisting mainly of young, middle-class couples. (similar, uniform)
The students learned how to solve homogeneous differential equations. (standardized)
When you visit New York city, you quickly realize that we are definitely not a homogeneous society, but rather a heterogeneous melting pot. (standardized, uniform)
If a culture is isolated and does not mix with the outside world, it will remain remarkably homogeneous. (uniform, unchanged)
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