# homogeneous vs homogenous

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### homogeneous
*adjective · IPA /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ · frequency rank #21,824*
Of the same kind; alike, similar.

### homogenous
*adjective · IPA /həˈmɒd͡ʒɪnəs/ · frequency rank #35,757*
Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny.

## Source
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