homologue

(h6’m6-log), x. [ Gr. dudsoyo¢: see homologous.| That which is 211 os homologue 2869 homophone homologous; something having the same relahomomorphism (h6-m6-mér’fizm), ». [As ho- 2. Having the same sound, but different sig- — ew tive position, proportion, value, or structure. momorph-ous + -ism.] Mimiery or imitation of nifications or origins, or applied to different Thus, the corresponding sides, etc., of similar geometrical one thing by another; adaptive or analogical things; equivocal; ambiguous; specifically, in figures are homologues; the members of a homologous resemblance, without true homological or morphilol., of the character of homonyms. See hoseries in chemistry are homologues; an organ agreeing in the plan of its structure with a corresponding organ in a pho logical similarity; superficial likene withmonym, 2. different animal, though differing in function, is a homoout structural affinity or relationship. Also ho- It is a rule in art that words which are homonymous, of logue of this corresponding organ. See analogue, 4. momorphy. various and ambiguous significations, ought ever in the