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Definition of Homogeneous
1. Adjective. All of the same or similar kind or nature. "A close-knit homogeneous group"
Also: Undiversified, Uniform, Unvarying, Same
Similar to: Consistent, Uniform, Solid, Self-colored, Self-coloured, Solid, Homogenised, Homogenized
Antonyms: Heterogeneous
Derivative terms: Homogeneity, Homogeneousness, Homogeny, Homogeny
Definition of Homogeneous
1. a. Of the same kind of nature; consisting of similar parts, or of elements of the like nature; -- opposed to heterogeneous; as, homogeneous particles, elements, or principles; homogeneous bodies.
Definition of Homogeneous
1. Adjective. Of the same kind; alike, similar. ¹
2. Adjective. Having the same composition throughout; of uniform make-up. ¹
3. Adjective. (chemistry) in the same state of matter. ¹
4. Adjective. (mathematics) Of which the properties of a smaller set apply to the whole; scalable. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Homogeneous
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Medical Definition of Homogeneous
1. Consisting of or composed of similar elements or ingredients, of a uniform quality throughout. Origin: Gr. Genos = kind This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)