Homologous

Pronunciation: /həˈmɑləɡəs/

Definitions of homologous

adjective corresponding in structure and in origin, but not necessarily in function

Example Sentences

A1 Homologous structures in biology are similar in form but not necessarily in function.

A2 The concept of homologous genes helps scientists understand evolutionary relationships.

B1 Homologous chromosomes carry the same genes in the same order.

B2 The homologous structures of different species provide evidence of common ancestry.

C1 The study of homologous structures is crucial in comparative anatomy.

C2 Researchers use homologous genes to trace the evolutionary history of species.

Examples of homologous in a Sentence

formal The two proteins share a homologous structure, indicating a common evolutionary origin.

informal These two genes are homologous, meaning they have a similar genetic makeup.

slang Those two cars look so homologous, they could be twins!

figurative The artist used homologous colors in the painting to create a sense of harmony.

Grammatical Forms of homologous

• past tense: homologued
• plural: homologous
• comparative: more homologous
• superlative: most homologous
• present tense: homologizes
• future tense: will homologize
• perfect tense: has homologized
• continuous tense: is homologizing
• singular: homologous
• positive degree: homologous
• infinitive: to homologize
• gerund: homologizing
• participle: homologized

Origin and Evolution of homologous

First Known Use: 1660 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'homologous' originated from the Greek word 'homologos', which is a combination of 'homo' meaning 'same' and 'logos' meaning 'relation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in biology to describe structures that are similar in origin and structure but may have different functions, the term 'homologous' has since been adopted in various fields such as mathematics, linguistics, and chemistry to denote similar relationships or properties.