homo-

Usage

• homologous

  Things that are homologous are similar in structure, function, or value; these qualities may suggest or indicate a common ancestor or origin.

• homogeneous

  The word homogeneous is used to describe a group that has members or parts which are similar or are all of the same type.

• anomaly

  If something is an anomaly, it is different from what is usual or expected; hence, it is highly noticeable.

• homeostasis

  (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes

• homogeneity

  the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature

• homogenize

  cause to become equal or homogeneous as by mixing

• homonym

  two words are homonyms if they are pronounced or spelled the same way but have different meanings

• homophone

  two words are homophones if they are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning or spelling or both (e.g. bare and bear)

• homosexual

  sexually attracted to members of your own sex