homogenous

adjective

ho·​mog·​e·​nous hō-ˈmä-jə-nəs 

hə-

1

: homoplastic sense 2

2

: homogeneous

Examples of homogenous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By bringing together different viewpoints, organizations can uncover innovative solutions that wouldn’t emerge in more homogenous settings. —Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Good morning: How does a song that’s sat atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the last 18 weeks (and counting), becoming the down-home Song of the Summer and introducing new audiences to the notoriously homogenous genre of country music, not win Single of the Year at the CMA Awards? —Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 22 Nov. 2024

While a homogenous group might struggle to identify potential pros and cons associated with a decision, a more diverse group is better equipped to evaluate these factors thanks to their varied backgrounds. —Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Tearing down the glass and steel homogenous skyscrapers isn’t going to happen. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

(sense 1) homo- + -genous; (sense 2) probably regularization of homogeneous

Note: Compare French homogène, which appears to be drawn directly from Greek.

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

homogenous

adjective

ho·​mog·​e·​nous -nəs 

1

: homoplastic sense 2

the value of preserved homogenous bone grafts as compared with autogenous grafts

—Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

2

: homogeneous