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homologous

adjective

/həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

Meaning

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

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

equivalent, corresponding, analogous, parallel

different, unrelated, dissimilar

homologous structures, homologous chromosomes, homologous pairs

expected at a certain time or required by a certain date

relating to housing or living areas; used for housing

relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

angry; mentally ill; insane

Of or resembling a lion.