homogamy

homogamy [hoh-mog-uh-mee] ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. the state of being homogamous.
2. interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.

Origin of homogamy First recorded in 1870–75; homo- + -gamy Examples from the Web for homogamy Historical Examples of homogamy

Isolation, then, is a genus, of which Apogamy and Homogamy are species.

Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol 3 of 3)

George John Romanes

For the sake, however, of securing more descriptive terms, I will coin the words Apogamy and Homogamy.

Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol 3 of 3)

George John Romanes

In the former case there arises Homogamy, and in the latter case there arises Apogamy.

Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol 3 of 3)

George John Romanes

British Dictionary definitions for homogamy homogamy noun

1. a condition in which all the flowers of an inflorescence are either of the same sex or hermaphroditeCompare heterogamy (def. 3)
2. the maturation of the anthers and stigmas of a flower at the same time, ensuring self-pollinationCompare dichogamy

Derived Formshomogamous, adjective Word Origin and History for homogamy n.

1805, “condition of bearing flowers that do not differ sexually,” from homo- (1) “same” + -gamy.

homogamy in Medicine homogamy [hō-mŏg′ə-mē] n.

1. Reproduction within a group that perpetuates qualities or traits that distinguish the group from a larger group of which it is part.inbreeding