homologize

/hɑmˈɒləˌgaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or show that two or more things are similar or have a common origin

“The geneticist worked to homologize the two species and understand their shared ancestry.”

2. verb

to establish a connection or relationship between two or more things

“The researchers homologized the data to identify patterns and trends.”

3. verb

to recognize or declare that two or more things are similar or have a common origin

“The committee homologized the two proposals and decided to move forward with one of them.”

4. noun

a statement or declaration of similarity or common origin

“The homologization of the two species was a major breakthrough in the field of biology.”

Synonyms

  • complement
  • correlate
  • parallel

Antonyms

  • dissimilar
  • distinct
  • unrelated