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homogeneousThe same. Contrast with heterogeneous. homogeneous 1. having a constant property, such as density, throughout 2. Maths a. (of a polynomial) containing terms of the same degree with respect to all the variables, as in x2 + 2xy + y2 b. (of a function) containing a set of variables such that when each is multiplied by a constant, this constant can be eliminated without altering the value of the function, as in cos x/y + x/y c. (of an equation) containing a homogeneous function made equal to 0 3. Chem of, composed of, or concerned with a single phase homogeneous [‚hä·mə′jē·nē·əs] (chemistry) Pertaining to a substance having uniform composition or structure. (mathematics) Pertaining to a group of mathematical symbols of uniform dimensions or degree. (science and technology) Uniform in structure or composition.
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| Life became homogeneous again, instead of being made up of detached fragments. In order to become majestic, it should be viewed from some vantage point, as it rolls its slow and long array through the centre of a wide plain, or the stateliest public square of a city; for then, by its remoteness, it melts all the petty personalities, of which it is made up, into one broad mass of existence,--one great life,--one collected body of mankind, with a vast, homogeneous spirit animating it. Lambert leads an army devoid of homogeneous principles, and there is no possible army with such elements. |
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