HOMOLOGOUS
(adj.)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Homologous.
How to pronounce homologous:
US
Homologous - as an adjective
Having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
Example: "The wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
analogous10heterologous16Corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
Example: "A homologous tissue graft"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
heterologous16autologous11Example Sentences
"The wings of birds and the forelimbs of bats are homologous structures."
"The human hand and the flipper of a whale are homologous structures."
"The flowers of two different species of plants have homologous parts."
"The arms of humans are homologous to the front legs of dogs."
"The bones in the wings of a bat are homologous to those in the arms of a human."
Word Game Points
Is HOMOLOGOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, homologous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HOMOLOGOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is HOMOLOGOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, homologous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHOMOLOGOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is HOMOLOGOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, homologous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHOMOLOGOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
