homogenous

adjective

ho·​mog·​e·​nous hō-ˈmä-jə-nəs How to pronounce homogenous (audio)
hə-

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On the downside, overuse of AI would make communication homogenous and destroy confidence in authenticity. Tor Constantino, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 But the mosaic once celebrated in this country is rapidly being replaced by a return to the melting pot, a homogenous stew where assimilation and conformity are not only prized, but mandated. Patricia Lopez, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025 Compounding the problem is hit songs sounding homogenous, as many new artists chase a sound similar to massive hitmakers such as Zach Bryan’s roots-rock sound, or Morgan Wallen’s brand of pop-country. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025 Any homogenous group of people will never generate the same breadth of ideas or perspectives that yield the same type of thinking or output as a diverse team, and there is a wealth of research to back this data up. Dria James, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homogenous

Word History

Etymology

(sense 1) homo- + -genous; (sense 2) probably regularization of homogeneous

Note: Compare French homogène, which appears to be drawn directly from Greek.

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of homogenous was in 1636

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“Homogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homogenous. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

homogenous

adjective
ho·​mog·​e·​nous -nəs How to pronounce homogenous (audio)
1
: homoplastic sense 2
the value of preserved homogenous bone grafts as compared with autogenous graftsPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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