homogeneity
pronunciation
How to pronounce homogeneity in British English:
UK [ˌhɒmədʒəˈniːəti]
How to pronounce homogeneity in American English:
US [ˌhɑːmədʒəˈniːəti]
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- Noun:
- the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature
- the quality of being of uniform throughout in composition or structure
Word Origin
- homogeneity (n.)
- 1620s, from homogene (see homogeneous) + -ity.
Example
- 1. We can reduce this by avoiding homogeneity in group composition .
- 2. Second , this escalating homogeneity inevitably spirals into conflict and violence , because soon everyone is competing for the same things .
- 3. In a city not commonly associated with angst , or indeed existentialism , two veteran game developers have delivered speeches in which they berated the industry for its immaturity and homogeneity .
- 4. Both believe that international relations will continue to be based on the twin postulates of internal homogeneity and external independence , a model invented by the treaty of westphalia of 1648 .
- 5. Jacques contends , not unreasonably , that china 's continental size , huge population , racial homogeneity and confidence in the centrality of its own civilisation make for a country capable of redefining what it is to be modern .