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homotype

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈhɒmətaɪp/
  • /ˈhəʊmətaɪp/

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noun

Meaning 1

That which has the same fundamental type of structure as something else.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

Examples

  • The right arm is the homotype of the right leg.
  • One arm is the homotype of the other.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From homo- + -type.