homological

American  

[hoh-muh-loj-i-kuhl, hom-uh-] / ˌhoʊ məˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ˌhɒm ə- /

Also homologic

adjective

1. homologous.

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Other Word Forms

• homologically adverb
• unhomologic adjective
• unhomological adjective
• unhomologically adverb

Etymology

Origin of homological

First recorded in 1840–50; homolog(y) + -ical

Example Sentences

Maxim Konstevich — For numerous contributions which have taken the fruitful interaction between modern theoretical physics and mathematics to new heights, including the development of homological mirror symmetry, and the study of wall-crossing phenomena.

From Scientific American • Jul. 31, 2012

Roridula, perhaps, shows us how we may reconcile these difficulties with respect to the homological nature of the tentacles.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles

Mohl, who includes under the name of tendrils various organs having a similar external appearance, classes them according to their homological nature, as being modified leaves, flower-peduncles, &c.

From The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants by Darwin, Charles

The homological nature, however, of a tendril seems to make no difference in its action.

From The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants by Darwin, Charles

They are therefore of the same homological nature as stems; and the three following cases may be added to the twenty previously given cases.

From The Power of Movement in Plants by Darwin, Charles