HOMOLOGOUS definition: having the same or a similar relation; corresponding, as in relative position or structure. See examples of homologous used in a sentence.

HOMOLOGOUS definition: 1. having a similar position, structure, value, or purpose: 2. having the same origin although now…. Learn more.

Feb 6, 2026 · (biology) For a discussion of the use of the term "homology" (and by association "homologous") in biology, see: Patterson, Colin. "Homology in Classical and Molecular Biology."

Definition of homologous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

corresponding in structure and in origin, but not necessarily in function The wing of a bird and the foreleg of a horse are homologous

Homologous generally refers to similarity or correspondence in structure or function between different things due to shared ancestry or evolutionary origin. It implies that two or more entities have the …

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