homology
noun/hoʊˈmɒlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #16,831 most common English word
Meaning
A state of being similar or corresponding in structure, position, or origin, especially as studied in biology or mathematics.
Example sentence
The researchers found strong homology between the gene sequences of humans and chimpanzees.
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