homogeneity

Definitions

homo- (same) + gen (kind, sort — from genus) + -ity (state) = the state of being 'of the same kind' throughout. A homogeneous mixture has the same makeup everywhere; homogeneity is that sameness as a quality. The opposite is heterogeneity (different kinds).

Common Collocations

• 1.cultural homogeneity文化同质性
• 2.lack of homogeneity缺乏同质性
• 3.genetic homogeneity遗传同质性

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The study found surprising homogeneity in the participants' opinions.

• 2.

  Critics warn that globalization breeds cultural homogeneity.

• 3.

  The alloy's homogeneity is checked under a microscope.