homologate [huh-mol-uh-geyt, hoh-] Word Origin verb (used with object), ho·mol·o·gat·ed, ho·mol·o·gat·ing.
- to approve; confirm or ratify.
- to register (a specific make of automobile in general production) so as to make it eligible for international racing competition.
Origin of homologate 1635–45; Medieval Latin homologātus (past participle of homologāre Greek homologeîn to agree to, allow); see -ate1 Related formsho·mol·o·ga·tion, noun British Dictionary definitions for homologate homologate verb (tr)
- mainly Scots law to approve or ratify (a deed or contract, esp one that is defective)
- law to confirm (a proceeding, etc)
- to recognize (a particular type of car or car component) as a production model or component rather than a prototype, as in making it eligible for a motor race
Derived Formshomologation, nounWord Origin for homologate C17: from Medieval Latin homologāre to agree, from Greek homologein to approve, from homologos agreeing, from homo- + legein to speak