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homologous
Homologous (adj) means matching or similar to something else in some way.
adj
1
Matching or similar to something else in some way.
2
In a matching or equivalent proportion.
3
(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
Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
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What is the meaning of homologous?
"homologous" (adj) means matching or similar to something else in some way.
What is the opposite of homologous?
Opposites of "homologous" include heterologous, autologous, analogous.
What are the different meanings of homologous?
"homologous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Matching or similar to something else in some way; 2. In a matching or equivalent proportion; 3. (biology) Describes a body part that matches a similar part in another species because both evolved from the same ancestor.
