homologous
adjective
/həˈmɒləɡəs/
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- (biology) Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
- (chemistry) Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
- (cultural anthropology, structural anthropology) Playing the same role as seen in another culture, whether by historical connection, psychological archetype, convergent cultural evolution, or otherwise (as may be hypothesized but not known with certainty by current science), as for example with the cryptozoologic concepts of yeti and sasquatch, the use of polite and familiar pronouns, or other similarities.
- Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
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homologue
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homologate
verb
/hoʊˈmɑləɡeɪt/
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/həˈmɑləɡeɪt/
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/həˈmɒləɡeɪt/
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- (transitive) To confirm, ratify or approve, especially officially or legally.
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homologuer
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homology
noun
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- The relationship of being homologous; a homologous relationship;(geometry, projective geometry) specifically, such relationship in the context of the geometry of perspective.
- (chemistry) The relationship, between elements, of being in the same group of the periodic table.
- (genetics) The presence of the same series of bases in different but related genes.
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homologie
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homological
adjective
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- (grammar) Of an adjective, describing itself.
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autologique
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homologation
noun
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- (organic chemistry) Any reaction that converts a compound into the next member of a homologous series, usually by lengthening a carbon chain
- (legal) Official certification.
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homologation
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