homogamous

adjective

ho·​mog·​a·​mous hōˈmägəməs How to pronounce homogamous (audio)
häˈ-
variants or homogamic
pronunciation at homo- +¦gamik
: characterized by or relating to homogamy

Word History

Etymology

hom- + -gamous, -gamic

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“Homogamous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homogamous. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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