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homogeneous
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homogeneous
The 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.

homogeneous - (Or "homogenous") Of uniform nature, similar in kind.

1. In the context of distributed systems, middleware makes heterogeneous systems appear as a homogeneous entity. For example see: interoperable network.

Constrast heterogeneous.

2. (Of a polynomial) containing terms of the same degree with respect to all the variables, as in x^2 + 2xy + y^2.

3. (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.

4. (of an equation) containing a homogeneous function made equal to 0.


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6 for a 120 m long slope sector, whose homogeneousness in terms of morphogenesis is proved by the contour line.
21) The French are not used to such diversity when confronting their own practices or beliefs, and are threatened by it; therefore they generally strive to secure the homogeneousness of their culture The most apparent adjustments have occurred within the Algerian community itself.
 
 
 
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