Definition

To make two or more things similar or equivalent in structure or function, often used in biology and genetics.

Example

Scientists often homologize different species to understand their evolutionary relationships.

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Conversation

Have you ever thought about how scientists homologize different species?

Yeah, it’s fascinating how they find similarities in DNA.

Right? It helps us understand evolution better when they homologize traits.

Exactly! It really connects all living things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homologize → It is formed from "homo-" (from Greek "homos", meaning same) and "logize" (from Greek "logizesthai", meaning to reason or to speak). The word means to reason or speak about things that are the same or to establish a correspondence between them.

Memory Tip

Think of 'same' ('homo-') and 'reasoning' ('logize') to remember that homologize means to establish a correspondence or similarity.

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