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homogéneo

homogeneous, uniform

adjective oh-moh-HEH-neh-oh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: from Greek homogenḗs (of the same kind)

Usage Note

Homogéneo describes a group or substance whose parts are all of the same kind or quality. It contrasts with heterogéneo (heterogeneous). In education and sociology it is often used to discuss group composition: un aula homogénea suggests students of similar ability or background, which carries policy implications learners may encounter in academic texts.

Examples

"El grupo era bastante homogéneo."

Natural Translation

The group was quite homogeneous.

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