Definitions

1. noun

a phenomenon in some species where individuals may stop reproducing after they have reached a certain status in the social hierarchy, or age, or other factors.

“The biologist studied the homopause in the primate population to understand the impact of social hierarchy on reproduction.”

2. noun

a state of inactivity or cessation of a process or function, especially in relation to reproduction.

“The researchers observed a homopause in the plant’s growth, suggesting a possible environmental factor.”