Definitions

1. noun

A gene or genetic characteristic that is shared between different species and is thought to have originated from a common ancestor.

“The geneticists studied the homologs in the DNA of the two species to understand their evolutionary relationship.”

2. noun

In linguistics, a word or phrase that is related to another word or phrase in terms of meaning or grammatical function.

“The linguist analyzed the homologs in the two languages to identify similarities in their vocabulary and syntax.”

3. verb

To show that something is similar or analogous to something else, often in a biological or genetic context.

“The researchers homologated the genetic data to compare the results with other studies.”