adjective

homogeneous

hoh-muh-JEE-nee-us/ˌhəʊməˈdʒiːniəs/

The same in composition or character throughout.

The tray holds a homogeneous collection of identical blue ceramic beads.

A shallow wooden tray filled with a single neat layer of identical blue ceramic beads, all the same size, shape, and color, showing a whole composed of alike parts.

Etymology

homoGreeksame

+geneGreekkind, stock

+ousEnglishhaving the nature of

“Same” and “kind” describe something whose parts all belong to one kind. The emphasis is on uniformity throughout, rather than merely resembling something else.

In context

Long Beach Public Library32:39

homogeneous yet individualized use of spanish revival architecture is a third significant component of this historic district no two homes are the same they all exhibit spanish revival style architecture

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More examples

Stir until the batter is homogeneous.
The neighborhood is fairly homogeneous in age and income.
The panel is made from a homogeneous material rather than layers.

Forms

homogeneous

homogeneity noun — Uniformity in composition or character throughout.

homogenize verb — To make uniform in composition or character.

Similar words

uniform: Uniform emphasizes sameness across parts, appearance, or conditions.
consistent: Consistent often describes qualities that remain steady over time.