Definitions

1. noun

An organism or gene that has a similar structure or function to another organism or gene, often resulting from a common evolutionary origin.

“The scientists studied the homologues of the human gene to understand its function in other species.”

2. noun

A molecule or compound that has a similar structure or properties to another molecule or compound, often used in the synthesis of new compounds.

“The chemist used the homologue of the existing compound to create a more efficient reaction.”

3. noun

A word or phrase that has a similar meaning or connotation to another word or phrase.

“The linguist studied the homologues of the word ‘big’ in different languages to understand its nuances.”