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Definitions for Homology

[1] the state of being homologous; homologous relation or correspondence.
[2] Biology . a fundamental similarity based on common descent. a structural similarity of two segments of one animal based on a common developmental origin.
[3] Chemistry . the similarity of organic compounds of a series in which each member differs from its adjacent compounds by a fixed increment, as by CH2 .
[4] Mathematics . a classification of figures according to certain topological properties.
[5] the condition of being homologous
[6] chem the similarities in chemical behaviour shown by members of a homologous series
[7] zoology the measurable likenesses between animals, as used in grouping them according to the theory of cladistics

Words related to Homology

parity, impartiality, identity, fairness, tolerance, coordination, comparison, metaphor, parallel, correlation, correspondence, par, likeness, evenness, uniformity, equivalence, parallelism, equilibrium, equipoise, sameness

Words nearby Homology

homologous tumor, homolographic, homolographic projection, homologue, homologumena, homology, homolosine projection, homolysin, homolysis, homomorphic, homomorphism

Origin of Homology

1650–60; < Greek homología agreement, equivalent to homólog(os ) homologous + -ia -y3

Word origin for Homology

C17: from Greek homologia agreement, from homologos agreeing; see homologate

Synonyms for Homology

civil rights, coordination, equal opportunity, fairness, identity, impartiality, parity, tolerance, commensurateness, correspondence, equatability, equilibrium, equipoise, equivalence, evenness, likeness, par, parallelism, sameness, uniformity, adequation, fair play, fair practice, fair shake, isonomy