homologic
/ˌhoʊməˈlɑdʒɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or showing a similarity in structure, position, or origin between different things, especially in biology or mathematics.
- The wings of birds and bats are homologic structures, even though they evolved for different purposes.
- In geometry, the two triangles are homologic because their corresponding sides are parallel.
- The homologic features of these fossils suggest they share a common ancestor.
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