Meaning of homologous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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  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 »

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