homogamous

[ hoh-mog-uh-muhs ]

adjective

1. Botany.
   1. having flowers or florets that do not differ sexually ( heterogamous ).
   2. having the stamens and pistils maturing simultaneously ( dichogamous ).
2. Biology. pertaining to the interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homogamous¹

First recorded in 1835–45; homo- + -gamous

Example Sentences

For decades, we’ve been becoming more homogamous in terms of education, income, religion and even looks.

From Time

Though Boyfriend Twin may be a fun Tumblr, research shows that gay couples are actually a lot less likely to be homogamous than straight couples.

From Time

When the head contains two sorts of flowers it is said to be heterogamous; when only one sort, homogamous.

From Project Gutenberg

Again, although we don’t have any real data to go on, this should hold true for homogamous atheist couples, too.

From Slate

For, as far as homogamous breeding is concerned, it can matter nothing whether the exclusion of the dissimilar individuals is effected by separation or by death.

From Project Gutenberg