noun
homogeneity
hoh-moh-juh-NEE-uh-tee
Homogeneity (noun) means the state of being made up of parts that are all the same or very alike. Example: “The committee praised the genetic homogeneity of the sample population.”
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The state of being made up of parts that are all the same or very alike.
"The committee praised the genetic homogeneity of the sample population."
"Critics say the suburb's homogeneity makes it feel bland."
"Researchers measured the homogeneity of the mixture before testing it."
How to use homogeneity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIt just means everything in a group is basically the same.
When to use it
It is a formal, slightly academic word rather than everyday conversation.
Memory tip
Remember the noun ends in -eity, while the adjective you'll meet more often is homogeneous.
Easily confused with
homogeneous →
homogenous
Common pairings
ethnic homogeneity
cultural homogeneity
genetic homogeneity
lack of homogeneity
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Synonyms
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homogeneousness
Antonyms
heterogeneity
dishomogeneity
Related words
Rhymes for homogeneity
See all rhymes for homogeneity →Frequently asked questions
What does homogeneity mean?
It means the quality of being uniform, with all parts or members alike rather than mixed or varied.
Is homogeneity the opposite of diversity?
It is close in meaning, since it describes sameness rather than variety, though the direct dictionary opposite is heterogeneity.
What is an example of homogeneity?
A classroom where every pupil comes from the same background and holds the same views could be described as having a high degree of homogeneity.
What is the meaning of homogeneity?
"homogeneity" (noun) means the state of being made up of parts that are all the same or very alike.
