homologous
(ho-mol-o-gous)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. having the same structure or origin but different functions.
Example Sentence
The wing of a bird and the foreleg of a horse are homologous.
More Example Sentences
Homologous structures show how species are related.
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homologous
Rhymes
- homologous