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Definition of
homologous adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
homologous
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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həˈmɑləɡəs
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homologous
(with something)
(
technology
)
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similar in position, structure, etc. to something else
The seal's flipper is homologous with the human arm.
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homologous
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