homological

adjective

Definition of homologicalnext
as in homologous

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Recent Examples of homological Mathematicians are close to applying this exactitude to homological mirror symmetry, a program that vastly extends string theory’s original idea of mirror symmetry. — Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2017 Sheridan, Sheel Ganatra and Timothy Perutz—is building on seminal ideas introduced in 1990s by Kontsevich related to his homological mirror symmetry conjecture. — Kevin Hartnett, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homological
  1. homologous
  2. analogous
  3. related
  4. comparable
Adjective
  • For example, the FDA noted that heterologous boosters resulted in similar or higher serologic responses than did homologous boosters.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Another interesting recommendation from ACIP is to use vaccines from the same manufacturer (homologous vaccines).
    — Judy Stone, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of homologous
Adjective
  • Expert regulatory economists have pointed to analogous benefits to the American economy that would stem from U.S. regulatory reform (which President Trump has made a top priority for his second term).
    — Alden Abbott, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The other bird has one copy of the standard and one copy of the supergene, analogous to the XY genotype.
    — Donna L. Maney, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
Definition of analogous
Adjective
  • That resiliency, and the business’ positive cash flow, could make Genius a buyer as related businesses suffer.
    — Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Earlier this year, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring mandatory detention for immigrants accused of theft and related crimes – exactly the type of broad enforcement that advocates fear could sweep up child care workers.
    — Rachel Cohen, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of related
Adjective
  • Brown says the championship game sold out months ago at rates that are comparable to NFL games, and that overall tournament ad sales are pacing nearly 200 percent above last year, an enormous increase at a moment where the overall ad business is still embracing a certain amount of austerity.
    — Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Preparing for an economic downturn is comparable to training before a major competition.
    — Jason Schenker, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Homological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homological. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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