Watch out: if you ever find yourself writing homogenous, you probably mean homogeneous.
According to the New Oxford American Dictionary:
Homogeneous means “of the same kind, alike … consisting of parts all of the same kind.”
Homogenous is “an old fashioned term for homologous,” which means “having the same relation, relative position, or structure.”
This one of those tricky distinctions many writers are unaware of, and an instance where an editor’s specialist attention can ensure absolute correctness and precision.
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Ben Hourigan
Founder at Hourigan & Co.
Ben Hourigan is an Australian-born novelist and freelance editor. His novels Kiss Me, Genius Boy (2011) and My Generation’s Lament have been Kindle bestsellers, reaching #9 and #10 in the World Literature > Australia & Oceania category.
Since 2013, Ben has worked full-time at Hourigan & Co. while writing his third book. As Hourigan & Co. grows, Ben continues to work with businesses and institutions while cultivating a growing practice in editing, publishing, marketing, and mentoring for self-published authors.
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