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ho·mol·o·gous

/hōˈmäləɡəs,həˈmäləɡəs/

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adjective: homologous

1. having the same relation, relative position, or structure.

   • BIOLOGY

     (of organs) similar in position, structure, and evolutionary origin but not necessarily in function ......
   • BIOLOGY

     (of chromosomes) pairing at meiosis and having the same structural features and pattern of genes.
   • CHEMISTRY

     (of a series of chemical compounds) having the same functional group but differing in composition by a fixed group of atoms.

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Heuristic

Origin: Greek, early 19th century

1.

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves.

2.

A heuristic process or method.

Examples of Heuristic in a sentence

"The pottery professor’s heuristic technique helped students discover their own sculpting style."

"This heuristic will help interested parties become better writers."