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What are some words with the prefix homo?

Here are some words with the prefix "homo-", along with their meanings:

Related to humans:

* Homogeneous: Composed of similar parts or elements; uniform in structure or composition.

* Homologous: Having the same or similar structure or origin, but not necessarily the same function.

* Homosapiens: The species of modern humans.

* Homosexuality: Sexual attraction or behavior directed toward people of the same sex.

* Homicide: The act of killing another human being.

* Homonym: A word that has the same pronunciation as another word but a different meaning and spelling (e.g., "to, too, two").

Other meanings:

* Homophone: A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling (e.g., "bare, bear").

* Homomorphism: A relationship between two mathematical structures that preserves certain properties.

* Homology: A correspondence between parts of different organisms that results from common ancestry.

* Homogeneity: The state of being homogeneous.

* Homotropism: Growth or movement toward a specific stimulus.

Note: The prefix "homo-" can sometimes be spelled "homi-", such as in "homicide."

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