homogenous

== English == === Etymology === From homo- +‎ gene +‎ -ous. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /həˈmɒd͡ʒɪnəs/ (General American) IPA(key): /həˈmɑd͡ʒɪnəs/ Rhymes: -ɒdʒɪnəs === Adjective === homogenous (comparative more homogenous, superlative most homogenous) (biology) Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny. Synonym: homologous (see usage notes) Alternative form of homogeneous (“having the same composition”). ==== Usage notes ==== According to The Oxford Guide to English Usage, homogenous is a frequent error for homogeneous. According to oxforddictionaries.com, homogenous for homogeneous is traditionally seen as an error, but is now frequent and can be regarded as an established variant. ==== Derived terms ==== === References ===