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Homogeneous vs. Homogenous
Homogeneous
/ˌhəʊməˈdʒiːniəs/Examples:
The class was homogeneous in terms of skill level.She prefers homogeneous mixtures in her chemistry experiments.They aim for a homogeneous blend of different cultures.
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Homogenous
/həˈmɒdʒɪnəs/Examples:
The mixture appeared deceptively homogenous at first glance.Her teaching style aimed for a homogenous learning environment.Our goal is to create a homogenous community of artists.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Homogeneous is the original spelling commonly used in scientific or formal contexts.
- Homogenous is a less common variant but is often mistaken as a shorter form.
- Remember that homogeneous has an e after g which correlates with e in elements - it refers to uniformity in components.
- Homogenous without the second e can be likened to homogenized milk, where components are mixed but not necessarily uniform.
- Both words convey similar meanings but standardized language prefers homogeneous for consistency.
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