Definition

A relationship or correspondence between things that are similar or have a common origin, often used in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.

Example

The study of homology helps scientists understand the evolutionary relationships between different species.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the concept of homology in biology?

Yeah, I think it refers to how different species share similar structures, right?

Exactly! It’s fascinating how homology can show us evolutionary relationships.

For sure, it really highlights how connected all life forms are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homology → It is formed from "homo-" (from Greek "homos", meaning same) and "logia" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). The word "homology" refers to the study of similarities or correspondence in structure or function among different organisms or systems.

Memory Tip

Think of 'same' ('homo-') and 'study' ('logia') to remember that homology refers to the study of similarities.

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