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Meaning of homologous in English
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/hoʊˈmɑləɡəs/
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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.
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