Word
homogeneous
Phoneticsho·mo·ge·neous
US/ˌhoʊməˈdʒiniəs/
UK/həmˈəʊdʒniəs/
Definitions
01uniform in composition
C1 · Advanced Science Academic · Technical
adj. describes a substance that is the same all the way through, with no different parts visible.
adj. consisting of parts all of the same kind; having a uniform composition throughout.
“The mixture was stirred until it became a homogeneous liquid.”
“The alloy must be cooled slowly to ensure a homogeneous crystalline structure throughout the entire sample.”
Usage
Commonly used in chemistry and physics to describe mixtures or materials.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02alike or similar
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
adj. describes a group of people or things that are all very similar to each other.
adj. of the same kind; alike; used to describe populations or groups with little internal variation.
“The neighborhood was very homogeneous, with most families having similar backgrounds.”
“Sociologists noted that the village remained a remarkably homogeneous community, resistant to outside cultural influences for centuries.”
Teaching tip
In social contexts, this word can sometimes imply a lack of diversity or variety.
03mathematical properties
C2 · Proficiency Mathematics Technical · Academic
adj. describes an equation where all the parts have the same degree or power.
adj. relating to a function or equation where all terms are of the same degree, or where the equation equals zero.
“The students learned how to solve homogeneous linear equations in their algebra class.”
“A homogeneous polynomial is one where every individual term has the same total degree, such as x squared plus y squared.”
Usage
Used specifically in the context of polynomials and differential equations.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “homogeneous” in context.
Adjective
01. homogeneous group
“The study focused on a homogeneous group of students who all shared similar socio-economic backgrounds.”
adj + noun
02. consumption homogeneous
03. culture homogeneous
04. development homogeneous
05. error homogeneous
06. evolution homogeneous
07. experience homogeneous
08. eye homogeneous
09. face homogeneous
10. geography homogeneous
11. health homogeneous
12. history homogeneous
Real-World Examples
“Social media users may then be in separate, more homogeneous platform universes where they will come into less contact with differing views," Metag, the co-author of the article, says.” “A long-standing myth that Japan is a homogeneous society , which has often been linked to Japanese “racial purity,” has exacerbated anxieties over demographic change.” Etymology
From Medieval Latin homogeneus, from Ancient Greek ὁμογενής (homogenḗs, “of the same race, family or kind”), from ὁμός (homós, “same”) + γένος (génos, “kind”). Compare homo- (“same”) and -ous (adjectival suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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