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Homogeneity vs Homogenous - What's the difference?

homogeneity | homogenous |

As a noun homogeneity

is the state or quality of being homogeneous.

As an adjective homogenous is

(biology) having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny.

homogeneity

English

Noun

(homogeneities)
  • The state or quality of being homogeneous.

    • homogenous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (biology) Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny
  • (proscribed)

    • Usage notes

    According to The Oxford Guide to English Usage , 'homogenous' is a frequent error for homogeneous.