homogeneous
Adjective
Medium difficulty
What does “homogeneous” mean?
adjective.of the same kind; alike.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages related to science, sociology, or discussions about culture, emphasizing uniformity or lack of diversity within a group or substance. It suggests not just similarity, but a complete lack of variation, distinguishing it from terms like "uniform," which may imply consistency without the same connotation of sameness.
Common Confusions
Homogeneous implies complete uniformity and lack of variation within a group, while uniform usually suggests consistency but may still allow for some diversity or variation in characteristics.
Example Sentences
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The town was culturally homogeneous with little diversity.
Word Parts: How to Remember “homogeneous”
Break “homogeneous” into its parts: homo- (same) + -gen- (birth, origin, kind). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.
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Prefix:
homo-same (Greek) -
Root:
-gen-birth, origin, kind (Greek)