homogeneous
Significado: Of the same kind; consisting of parts or elements that are all the same or very similar.
Homogeneous is used in science (a homogeneous mixture has uniform composition throughout) and in social contexts (a homogeneous population lacks diversity). It contrasts with 'heterogeneous.' In social commentary, it can carry a negative connotation, implying a lack of diversity. Note the common confusion with 'homogenous' (related by descent). It collocates with 'mixture,' 'group,' 'population,' 'society,' and 'sample.'
Ejemplos
- The sample must be thoroughly mixed to ensure a homogeneous distribution of particles. 样品必须充分混合以确保颗粒的均匀分布。La muestra debe mezclarse a fondo para garantizar una distribución homogénea de las partículas.粒子の均一な分布を確保するため、サンプルは十分に混合しなければなりません。입자의 균일한 분포를 보장하기 위해 샘플을 철저히 혼합해야 합니다.
- Critics argued that the shortlist was too homogeneous, lacking diversity in background and perspective. 批评者认为入围名单过于同质化,缺乏背景和视角的多样性。Los críticos argumentaron que la lista de candidatos era demasiado homogénea, carente de diversidad de orígenes y perspectivas.批評家たちは、候補者リストが同質的すぎて、背景や視点の多様性に欠けていると主張しました。비평가들은 후보자 명단이 지나치게 동질적이어서 배경과 시각의 다양성이 부족하다고 주장했습니다.
- Japan is often described as a relatively homogeneous society compared with many Western nations. 与许多西方国家相比,日本通常被描述为一个相对同质的社会。A menudo se describe a Japón como una sociedad relativamente homogénea en comparación con muchas naciones occidentales.日本は多くの西洋諸国と比較して、比較的同質的な社会であるとしばしば言われます。일본은 많은 서방 국가에 비해 비교적 동질적인 사회로 자주 묘사됩니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, scientific, professional
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From medieval Latin homogeneus, from Greek homogenes, from homos (same) and genos (kind, race). Used in English since the mid-17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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