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homogamy

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ho⋅mog⋅a⋅my

  [hoh-mog-uh-mee]
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–noun
1. the state of being homogamous.
2. interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.
Origin:
1870–75; homo- + -gamy
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Main Entry: ho·mog·a·my
Pronunciation: hO-'mäg-&-mE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -mies
: reproduction within an isolated group perpetuating qualities by which it is differentiated from the larger group of which it is a part; broadly : the mating of like with like —ho·mog·a·mous /-m&s/ or ho·mo·gam·ic /"hO-m&-'gam-ik, "häm-&-/ adjective
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homogamy ho·mog·a·my (hō-mŏg'ə-mē)
n.
Reproduction within a group that perpetuates qualities or traits that distinguish the group from a larger group of which it is part. Also called inbreeding.

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