Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

homologize

verb

/həˈmɒl.ə.ɡaɪz/

Definition

To make homologous or to establish a correspondence.

Examples

Scientists often homologize genes in different species to understand evolutionary relationships.
The biologists decided to homologize the anatomical structures of various mammals.

Meaning

Homologize refers to the process of showing that two or more things are homologous, meaning they are similar in structure or function due to shared ancestry.