Homogeneous
ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs
Definitions
Consisting of parts or elements that are all of the same kind.
ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs
Of the same kind; alike.
The researchers studied the properties of a homogeneous substance.
💡 Simply: Imagine a smoothie that's blended so well that every sip tastes exactly the same. That's homogeneous! It means everything is the same throughout, like all the ingredients are perfectly mixed.
👶 For kids: When everything is the same, like all the toys in a box are the same color or shape, that's homogeneous!
More Examples
The artist aimed to create a painting with a homogeneous color palette.
The company's workforce became more homogeneous after the recent restructuring.
How It's Used
"A homogeneous mixture is one where the composition is uniform throughout."
"A homogeneous society might have similar cultural backgrounds among its population."
"In a homogeneous equation, all terms have the same degree."
From Greek *homogenēs* (ὁμογενής), meaning 'of the same kind' or 'of one race,' derived from *homos* (ὅμος, 'same') and *genos* (γένος, 'kind, race').
The term has been used in scientific contexts since the 18th century, and its use in social contexts grew in the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'homo' (same) and 'gene' (kind or type). Homogeneous things are made of the same stuff.