Synonyms for homolog
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Something homologous; a homologous organ or part, chemical compound, chromosome, gene, or cultural element. A phoneme, morpheme, or word shared by two languages or dialects, via cognation or naturalization.
Related words
- Word family
- homologous homotype
- Other spellings
- homologue
Forms
- Plural
- homologs → counterparts…
Example sentences
- counterpart The prime minister met with his German counterpart.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| homolog | rising | |
| counterpart | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- counterpart3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (counterpart3 = 3 syllables).