Synonyms for homogeneous
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Uniform
uniform, consistent, similar, like, unvarying, invariable, akin, alike, homologous, unvaried
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Definitions
- adj. 1
Of the same kind; alike, similar.
Related words
- Word family
- homogeneousness homogeneity homogenize
- Other spellings
- homogenous
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Substances are homogeneous which are made up of elements of the same kind, or which are the same in structure. Two pieces of iron may be homogeneous in material, while not alike in size or shape.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- consistent Tom had injuries consistent with a severe beating.
- uniform Do you think it's wise to wear your uniform today?
- invariable A conjunction is an invariable word that links two ideas.
- solid Water is liquid. It becomes solid when it freezes.
- monolithic Jonas found a giant monolithic statue of an alien.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| homogeneous | falling | |
| consistent | steady | |
| uniform | falling | |
| invariable | falling | |
| unvarying | falling | |
| solid | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- like1, akin2
- 5 letters
- clear1, solid2, alike2
- 7 letters
- similar3, uniform3
- 8 letters
- unvaried
- 9 letters
- unvarying
- 10 letters
- consistent3, monolithic4, homologous4, invariable5, homogeneic
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (akin2 = 2 syllables).