Homologous

Homologous: Comes from Greek roots “Homo” same and “logós” logic/structure.

Biology terminology: Exactly or similarly connected in structure and position to another species, but it serves different functions due to evolution.

Chemistry: Compunds that are similar in structure, but are different in reactivity, energy, and expendable properties.

Slang: Someone who lacks intelligence, fool, imbecile.
Exempli Gratia.
For the biological definition: “The human eye is hombologus to the skin of a potato, both eyes are connected to an information system, but serve different purposes.”

For chemistry: “Isopropanol is homogolous to Propanol, but an isomer has different reactions.”

For slang: “What a Homologous.”
by Stanley O’brian February 17, 2025
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