homogeneity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌhɒməʊdʒəˈniːəti/

Definition

The quality or state of being the same or similar in kind, structure, or substance; uniformity.

Examples

• The homogeneity of the student body in this private school is often criticized.

• Researchers were surprised by the surprising homogeneity of the soil samples from different regions.

• The new policy aimed to increase the homogeneity of services offered across all branches.

How to Use homogeneity

homogeneity of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what is being described as homogeneous. — "The homogeneity of the population made it difficult to study different demographic groups."

Synonyms of homogeneity

Words with a similar meaning to homogeneity:

• uniformity
• sameness
• likeness
• consistency

Antonyms of homogeneity

Words with the opposite meaning to homogeneity:

• diversity
• heterogeneity
• variety

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