homo-

a combining form appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “same” (homology); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (homomorphic).
Also especially before a vowel, hom-.

Origin of homo-

< Greek, combining form of homós one and the same; akin to Sanskrit sama-; see same

Words nearby homo-

homo naledi, homo rhodesiensis, homo sapiens, homo sapiens idaltu, homo sapiens sapiens, homo-, homobiotin, homoblastic, homocarnosine, homocentric, homocercal

British Dictionary definitions for homo-

homo-

combining form

being the same or like homologous; homosexual Compare hetero-

Word Origin for homo-

via Latin from Greek, from homos same

Medical definitions for homo-

homo-

pref.

Same; like:homotype.

Scientific definitions for homo-

homo-

A prefix meaning “same,” as in homogamous, having the same kind of flower.