🧬homologous

adjective
/həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

Meaning

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.

Example Sentences

The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.

Synonyms

equivalent, corresponding, analogous, parallel

Antonyms

different, unrelated, dissimilar

Collocations

homologous structures, homologous chromosomes, homologous pairs

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