Spanish Conversation · Level 67
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Spanish word
homogéneo
Pronunciation
IPA/omoˈxeneo/
Meaning
- adjectiveuniform
Example
Los resultados son homogéneos.
The results are uniform.
More examples
La salsa quedó homogénea.
The sauce became uniform.
Core concept
A group of items that share the same internal makeup.
Common phrases
textura homogénea
uniform texture
color homogéneo
uniform color
Similar words
uniforme: Evenly arranged or spread, giving a steady, consistent look or distribution.
igual: Completely equal in amount or nature, matching one another precisely.
similar: Showing similar appearance or behavior, giving a recognizably close likeness.
semejante: Having a shared feature or aspect that makes the group appear generally similar.
Definition in Spanish
Que no muestra variaciones importantes entre sus partes y mantiene la misma cualidad a lo largo de su extensión.
Word origin
From Greek homós 'same' and génos 'kind', via Latin into Spanish to denote things that do not show important variation across their parts.
Usage tips
- The written accent in homogéneo marks stress on the 'gé' syllable and is required in standard spelling.
Other meanings
- homogeneousadjective
Opposites
- heterogéneoheterogeneousadjective
Related words
- homogenizadohomogenizedadjective
- homogeneizaciónhomogenizationnoun