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- [hoh-muh-lawg, -log, hom-uh-]
- /ˈhoʊ məˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg, ˈhɒm ə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hoh-muh-lawg, -log, hom-uh-]
- /ˈhoʊ məˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg, ˈhɒm ə-/
Definitions of homolog word
- noun homolog something homologous. 1
- noun homolog Chemistry. any member of a homologous series of organic compounds: Ethane is a homologue of the alkane series. 1
- noun homolog Something homologous; a homologous organ or part, chemical compound or a chromosome. 1
- noun homolog (linguistics) A word shared by two languages or dialects. 0
- noun homolog (genetics) One of a group of similar DNA sequences that share a common ancestry. 0
- noun homolog (organic chemistry) A member of a homologous series. 0
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Origin of homolog
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < French < Greek homólogon, neuter of homólogos homologous
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Parts of speech for Homolog
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homolog popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
homolog usage trend in Literature
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