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homologous in Irish

homologous in Irish is homalógach — homologous means matching or similar to something else in some way.

homologous in Irish

homalógach
adj
Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.

What does "homologous" mean?

  1. adj Matching or similar to something else in some way.
  2. adj In a matching or equivalent proportion.
  3. adj (biology) Describes a body part that matches a similar part in another species because both evolved from the same ancestor.
    "Flippers and hands are homologous structures."
  4. adj Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
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homologous in a sentence

  • Flippers and hands are homologous structures.

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What is "homologous" in Irish?
"homologous" in Irish is homalógach. homologous means: Matching or similar to something else in some way.
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