homogeneous
gb/hˌoʊməd͡ʒˈiniəs/ us/hˌoʊməd͡ʒˈiniəs/
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English
homogén, egynemű
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FORMAL
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homogén
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Usage pattern:
a homogeneous [group/population/society/sample]
The survey group was too homogeneous to represent the whole country.
A felmérésben szereplő csoport túl homogén volt ahhoz, hogy az egész országot képviselje.
The town used to be culturally homogeneous, but it has become much more diverse.
A város régen kulturálisan homogén volt, de mára sokkal sokszínűbbé vált.
The company sells a fairly homogeneous product, so it competes mainly on price.
Learner examples
The class is very homogeneous; most students have the same background.
Az osztály nagyon homogén; a legtöbb diák hasonló háttérrel rendelkezik.
They wanted a less homogeneous team with more different ideas.
Kevésbé homogén csapatot akartak, többféle ötlettel.
Common mistake:
Do not usually use homogeneous for one person; it describes a group, substance, system, or collection. Homogenous is often used as a spelling variant, but homogeneous is the standard form.
Meaning
made of similar parts
Collocations
homogeneous group
|homogeneous society
|homogeneous population
|homogeneous sample
|homogeneous culture
|homogeneous community
|homogeneous material
|homogeneous product
|relatively homogeneous
|culturally homogeneous
Synonyms
uniform (emphasizes being the same throughout)
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similar (less strong; not necessarily completely alike)
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consistent (emphasizes lack of variation)
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alike (simpler and less formal)
Antonyms
heterogeneous (made up of different kinds of people or things)
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diverse (having many different types or backgrounds)
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varied (showing noticeable differences)
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mixed (made from several different types)
Themes
general
|society
|classification
Definition
A homogeneous group or thing has parts or members that are very similar to each other.
made up of people or things that are the same kind or very similar in character, type, composition, or quality.
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TECHNICAL
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Usage pattern:
a homogeneous [mixture/solution/material/substance]
Salt water is a homogeneous solution because the dissolved salt is distributed evenly.
A sós víz homogén oldat, mert a feloldott só egyenletesen oszlik el benne.
The researchers heated the liquid until the mixture became homogeneous.
A kutatók addig melegítették a folyadékot, amíg a keverék homogénné nem vált.
For accurate testing, the powder must be blended into a homogeneous sample.
Learner examples
A cup of tea with dissolved sugar is homogeneous.
Az a tea, amelyben a cukor feloldódott, homogén.
Oil and water do not form a homogeneous mixture.
Az olaj és a víz nem alkot homogén keveréket.
Common mistake:
A homogeneous mixture can contain more than one substance; the point is that the substances are evenly mixed.
Meaning
uniform throughout a substance
Collocations
homogeneous mixture
|homogeneous solution
|homogeneous substance
|homogeneous material
|homogeneous phase
|homogeneous liquid
|homogeneous distribution
|homogeneous composition
Synonyms
uniform (the closest everyday equivalent)
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even (emphasizes equal distribution)
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well mixed (more informal and specific to mixtures)
Antonyms
heterogeneous (having parts with different composition or properties)
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separate (not mixed into one uniform substance)
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uneven (not distributed equally)
Themes
science
|chemistry
|materials
Definition
A homogeneous substance or mixture looks and acts the same in every part.
having the same composition or properties throughout, so that different parts are not visibly or chemically separate.
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TECHNICAL
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homogén
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Usage pattern:
a homogeneous [polynomial/function/equation/system]
The expression x² + xy + y² is homogeneous because every term has degree two.
Az x² + xy + y² kifejezés homogén, mert minden tagja másodfokú.
Students first solve the corresponding homogeneous differential equation.
A hallgatók először a megfelelő homogén differenciálegyenletet oldják meg.
A homogeneous linear system always has the zero solution.
Learner examples
In this polynomial, all terms have the same degree, so it is homogeneous.
Ebben a polinomban minden tag azonos fokú, ezért homogén.
Common mistake:
The exact meaning depends on the area of mathematics; a homogeneous polynomial, function, equation, and linear system are related but not identical concepts.
Meaning
mathematically uniform under scaling
Collocations
homogeneous equation
|homogeneous function
|homogeneous polynomial
|homogeneous system
|homogeneous linear equation
|homogeneous differential equation
|homogeneous coordinates
Synonyms
same-degree (informal explanation for polynomials, not a general synonym)
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scale-invariant (applies only to some mathematical uses)
Antonyms
nonhomogeneous (the usual technical opposite)
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inhomogeneous (technical opposite, especially in equations and physics)
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heterogeneous (general opposite, less common for equations)
Themes
mathematics
|algebra
|education
Definition
In mathematics, homogeneous describes an expression or function whose parts have the same degree or scale in a regular way.
in mathematics, having terms of the same degree, or having a value or form that changes in a regular way when all variables are scaled.
Grammar
Dictionary form
homogeneous
IPA
GB/hˌoʊməd͡ʒˈiniəs/
US/hˌoʊməd͡ʒˈiniəs/
Syllables & stress
ho - mo - gen - eous (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (gen)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: homogeneous
Expressions
homogeneous equation
1/hˌoʊməd͡ʒˈiniəs ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
equation with uniform form
A special type of equation whose parts follow the same mathematical pattern.
Examples
- The class learned how to solve a homogeneous equation before studying nonhomogeneous cases.
- In linear algebra, Ax = 0 is a homogeneous equation.
- The associated homogeneous equation is usually easier to analyze.
Learner examples
- We solved the homogeneous equation first.
homogeneous group
1/hˌoʊməd͡ʒˈiniəs ɡɹˈup/
fixed phrase
formal
group of similar members
A group whose members are mostly alike in some important way.
Examples
- The researchers chose a homogeneous group of participants to reduce variation in the results.
- Teachers sometimes divide students into homogeneous groups by reading level.
- A homogeneous group may make decisions quickly, but it can miss alternative perspectives.
Learner examples
- The study used a homogeneous group of adults.
- The group was homogeneous in age.
homogeneous mixture
1/hˌoʊməd͡ʒˈiniəs mˈɪkst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
evenly mixed substance
A mixture that looks the same in every part, such as salt water.
Examples
- Air is usually treated as a homogeneous mixture of gases.
- The drink became a homogeneous mixture after the sugar dissolved completely.
- A solution is a common type of homogeneous mixture.
Learner examples
- Salt water is a homogeneous mixture.
- Oil and water are not a homogeneous mixture.
homogeneous product
1/hˌoʊməd͡ʒˈiniəs pɹˈɑdʌkt/
fixed phrase
business
interchangeable market product
A product that is almost the same as other sellers' products.
Examples
- In a market for homogeneous products, small price differences can strongly affect demand.
- Basic wheat is often treated as a homogeneous product in economic models.
- The company tried to add branding to a largely homogeneous product.
Learner examples
- Gasoline can seem like a homogeneous product to many buyers.
- If products are homogeneous, price is very important.
homogeneous society
1/hˌoʊməd͡ʒˈiniəs səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
formal
society with little diversity
A society where most people share a similar background or culture.
Examples
- The country is often described as a relatively homogeneous society.
- Immigration and urbanization have made the once homogeneous society more diverse.
- No modern society is completely homogeneous.
Learner examples
- A homogeneous society has less cultural diversity.
- The city is not homogeneous; many cultures live there.