homogenous

adjective

ho·​mog·​e·​nous hō-ˈmä-jə-nəs 

hə-

1

: homoplastic sense 2

2

: homogeneous

Examples of homogenous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

In other words, a trial site set in a homogenous population will likely have a homogenous participant rate. —Eva Epker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025

As the beauty industry faces global pressure to rollback DEI commitments, the effects are clear – fewer opportunities for Black creators, less representation in marketing, and a potential return to homogenous western beauty standards. —Sheilla Mamona, refinery29.com, 18 Feb. 2025

The Rangers don't have the best reputation for developing their prospects, but many of the young players that have flopped were homogenous assets that clogged up their organizational pipeline. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for homogenous

• androgynous
• autogenous
• nitrogenous
• hematogenous
• myelogenous

Medical Definition

homogenous

adjective

ho·​mog·​e·​nous -nəs 

1

: homoplastic sense 2

the value of preserved homogenous bone grafts as compared with autogenous grafts

—Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

2

: homogeneous