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Homology

A homologous relationship.

📖 Definitions of "Homology"

noun

1
A homologous relationship.
2
A theory associating a system of groups to each topological space.
3
A certain system of groups associated to a chain complex.
4
The relationship between the elements in the same group of the periodic table, or between organic compounds in a homologous series.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Homology"

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Word	Definition
homologous	Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
counterpartnoun	Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.
homologuenoun	Alternative spelling of homolog. [Something homologous; a homologous organ or part, chemical compound, chromosome, gene, or cultural element.]
sequencenoun	A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.
similaritynoun	Closeness of appearance to something else.
identitynoun	The difference or character that marks off an individual or collective from the rest of the same kind; selfhood; the sense of who something or someone or oneself is, or the recurring characteristics that enable the recognition of such an individual or group by others or themselves.
equivalencenoun	(uncountable) The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.
congruencenoun	The quality of agreeing or corresponding; being suitable and appropriate.
resemblancenoun	The quality or state of resembling.
parallelismnoun	The state or condition of being parallel; agreement in direction, tendency, or character.
correspondencenoun	(uncountable) Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters.
samenessnoun	The quality of being the same; identity.
proportionnoun	(countable) A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
relationnoun	The manner in which two things may be associated.
uniformitynoun	(uncountable) The quality or state of having the same characteristics or form as other things, and lacking variety; (countable) an instance of this.
likenessnoun	The state or quality of being like or alike.
affinitynoun	A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.
conformitynoun	The state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.
kinshipnoun	Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption.
correlationnoun	(statistics) One of the several measures of the linear statistical relationship between two random variables, indicating both the strength and direction of the relationship.