dictionary help| homogeneous | computing dictionary |
(Or "homogenous") Of uniform nature, similar in kind.
1. In the context of distributed systems, middleware makes heterogeneous systems appear as a homogeneous entity. For example see: interoperable network.
Constrast heterogeneous.
2. <mathematics> (Of a polynomial) containing terms of the same degree with respect to all the variables, as in x^2 + 2xy + y^2.
3. <mathematics> (Of a function) containing a set of variables such that when each is multiplied by a constant, this constant can be eliminated without altering the value of the function, as in cos x/y + x/y.
4. <mathematics> (of an equation) containing a homogeneous function made equal to 0.
(01 Apr 1999)
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| homogeneous | medical dictionary |
Consisting of or composed of similar elements or ingredients, of a uniform quality throughout.
Origin: Gr. Genos = kind
(11 Mar 2008)
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