Meaning of homologous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /hoʊˈmɑləɡəs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   homologous

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: via medieval Latin from Greek homologos‘agreeing, consistent’, from homos‘same’ + logos‘ratio, proportion’

   Definitions

   1. having the same evolutionary origin but serving different functions

   Examples

   • « the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous »

   Synonyms

   • homologic
   • homological

   Antonyms

   • analogous
   • heterologous
   • heterologic
   • heterological
2. 2. corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics

   Examples

   • « especially derived from an organism of the same species »
   • « a homologous tissue graft »

   Antonyms

   • heterologous
   • autologous