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Homology

The quality of being homologous; correspondence; relation; as, the homologyof similar polygons.

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Similarity 76% connected

The quality or state of being similar; likeness; resemblance; as, a similarity of features.

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Homological 74% connected

Pertaining to homology; having a structural affinity proceeding from, or base upon, that kind of relation termed homology.

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Homological 74% connected

Pertaining to homology; having a structural affinity proceeding from, or base upon, that kind of relation termed homology.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Homologize 74% connected

To determine the homologies or structural relations of.

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Homologize 74% connected

To determine the homologies or structural relations of.

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Homologous 74% connected

Having the same relative position, proportion, value, or structure.

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Homologous 74% connected

Having the same relative position, proportion, value, or structure.

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Agreement noun · 86% connection

compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in corresponden…

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Ambiguity noun · 86% connection

unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning

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Analog noun · 86% connection

something having the property of being analogous to something else

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Analogue noun · 86% connection

something having the property of being analogous to something else

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Approach noun · 86% connection

a close approximation; "the nearest approach to genius"

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Approximation noun · 86% connection

the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)

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Coherence noun · 86% connection

logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts

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Correspondence noun · 86% connection

compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in corresponden…

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Dissimilarity noun · 86% connection

the quality of being dissimilar

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Dissimilitude noun · 86% connection

dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness

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Distinction noun · 86% connection

a distinguishing difference between similar things or people; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"

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Distinctiveness noun · 86% connection

utter dissimilarity

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Function noun · 86% connection

what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

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Heterology noun · 86% connection

(biology) the lack of correspondence of apparently similar body parts

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Homogeny noun · 86% connection

(biology) similarity because of common evolution

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Homomorphism noun · 86% connection

similarity of form

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Homomorphy noun · 86% connection

similarity of form

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Isomorphism noun · 86% connection

(biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure

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Allylene noun · 78% connection

A gaseous hydrocarbon, C3H4, homologous with acetylene; propine.

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Analogy noun · 78% connection

A relation or correspondence in function, between organs or parts which are decidedly different.

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Answer verb · 78% connection

To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; -…

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Carbinol noun · 78% connection

Methyl alcohol, CH3OH; -- also, by extension, any one in the homologous series of paraffine alcohols of which methyl alcohol is the ty…

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Cetyl noun · 78% connection

A radical, C16H33, not yet isolated, but supposed to exist in a series of compounds homologous with the ethyl compounds, and derived f…

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Chelicera noun · 78% connection

One of the anterior pair of mouth organs, terminated by a pincherlike claw, in scorpions and allied Arachnida. They are homologous wit…

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Chime noun · 78% connection

Pleasing correspondence of proportion, relation, or sound.

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Clitoris noun · 78% connection

A small organ at the upper part of the vulva, homologous to the penis in the male.

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Congruity noun · 78% connection

The state or quality of being congruous; the relation or agreement between things; fitness; harmony; correspondence; consistency.

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Coridine noun · 78% connection

A colorless or yellowish oil, C10H15N, of a leathery odor, occuring in coal tar, Dippel's oil, tobacco smoke, etc., regarded as an org…

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Creosol noun · 78% connection

A colorless liquid resembling phenol or carbolic acid, homologous with pyrocatechin, and obtained from beechwood tar and gum guaiacum.

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Cresol noun · 78% connection

Any one of three metameric substances, CH3.C6H4.OH, homologous with and resembling phenol. They are obtained from coal tar and wood ta…

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Cumidine noun · 78% connection

A strong, liquid, organic base, C3H7.C6H4.NH2, homologous with aniline.

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