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The definition of homogeneous is all the same, or of a similar structure or quality.

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When there are a group of kids who all look and dress exactly the same, this is an example of ahomogeneous group.

See homogeneous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

the same in structure, quality, etc.; similar or identical
composed of similar or identical elements or parts; uniform
Math.
1. commensurable
2. having all terms of the same dimensions or degree

Origin: ML homogeneus < Gr homogenēs, of the same race or kind: see homo- & genus

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See homogeneous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of the same or similar nature or kind: “a tight-knit, homogeneous society” (James Fallows).
Uniform in structure or composition throughout.
Mathematics Consisting of terms of the same degree or elements of the same dimension.

Origin:

Origin: From Medieval Latin homogeneus

Origin: , from Greek homogenēs

Origin: : homo-, homo-

Origin: + genos, kind; see heterogeneous

Related Forms:

hoˌmo·geˈne·ous·ly adverb

hoˌmo·geˈne·ous·ness noun

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