homogeneous
/ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/
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Definition
- (adjective)
- Of the same kind; alike; uniform in composition GRE
Example in Context
Far from being the homogeneous entity that outsiders assumed, the community comprised groups with markedly different traditions and perspectives.
Synonyms
uniformalikeconsistent
Etymology
Of the same kind, suggesting uniformity in composition.
- homo (Greek) — same
- genos (Greek) — kind
Memory Aid
🧠Sounds like “homo genius”
A genius named HOMO invents a machine that makes everyone exactly the SAME!
Visual Association
🔬A lab filled with identical clones, all working on the same project under the watchful eye of a genius scientist.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “homogeneous” mean on the GRE?
homogeneous (adjective) means “Of the same kind; alike; uniform in composition”. Far from being the homogeneous entity that outsiders assumed, the community comprised groups with markedly different traditions and perspectives.
How to remember “homogeneous” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “homogeneous” sounds like “homo genius”. A genius named HOMO invents a machine that makes everyone exactly the SAME!
What are synonyms for “homogeneous”?
Common synonyms: uniform, alike, consistent.