homogeneity
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mə noun
composition from like parts, elements, or characteristics; state or quality of being homogeneous.
Related forms
non·ho·mo·ge·ne·i·ty, noun
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homogeneous (ˌhəʊməˈdʒiːnɪəs, ˌhɒm-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | composed of similar or identical parts or elements |
| 2. | of uniform nature |
| 3. | similar in kind or nature |
| 4. | having a constant property, such as density, throughout |
| 5. | maths |
| a. (of a polynomial) containing terms of the same degree with respect to all the variables, as in x² + 2xy + y² | |
| b. (of a function) containing a set of variables such that when each is multiplied by a constant, this constant can be eliminated without altering the value of the function, as in cos x/y + x/y | |
| c. (of an equation) containing a homogeneous function made equal to 0 | |
| 6. | chem Compare heterogeneous of, composed of, or concerned with a single phase |
| homogeneity | |
| —n | |
| homo'geneously | |
| —adv | |
| homo'geneousness | |
| —n | |
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Homogeneity
has a plethora of syllables.
So is dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. Does it mean:
| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C14H9Cl5, usually derived from chloral by reaction with chlorobenzene in the presence of fuming sulfuric acid: used as an insecticide and as a scabicide and pediculicide: agricultural use prohibited in the U.S. |
| an obscure term ostensibly referring to a lung disease caused by silica dust, sometimes cited as one of the longest words in the English language. |
American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
homogeneity [(hoh-muh-juh-nee-uh-tee, hoh-muh-juh-nay-uh-tee)]Cultural, social, biological, or other similarities within a group. (Compare heterogeneity.)
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Example sentences
The homogeneity that turned them into consumer products has outlived its usefulness.
Developed countries aren't homogenous under standard measures of homogeneity.
They are also evidence of a homogeneity among those enthusiasts.
Continental makes no effort at homogeneity but gives flight attendants flexibility in choosing their schedules.
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