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word homogeneous
definition (1) Of the same or a similar kind. (2) Of uniform structure or composition throughout.
eg_sentence Though she was raised in a small town, she found the city more interesting because its population was less homogeneous.
explanation A slab of rock is homogeneous if it consists of the same material throughout, like granite or marble. A neighborhood might be called homogeneous if all the people in it are similar, having pretty much the same background, education, and outlook. Homogeneity is fine in a rock, though some people find it a little boring in a neighborhood (while others find it comforting). Note that many people spell this word homogenous, and pronounce it that way too
IPA ˌhoʊməˈʤiniəs

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