HeyRuaHow to say “homologous” in Irish
- Irish:
- homalógach
- English:
- homologous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More homologous:
- níos homalógaí
- Most homologous:
- is homalógaí
- Plural:
- homalógacha
- Pronunciation:
- “HOM-a-loh-gakh” /ˈhɔməˌl̪ˠoːɡəx/
What does “homalógach” mean?
- homologous
- Having the same relative position, structure or origin as something else, especially in biology, chemistry or mathematics.Also: corresponding, matching in structure.
“Homalógach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is homalógach after orgán (organ, masculine), after sraith (series, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, homalógacha.
More homologous, most homologous, very homologous
Tá an dá struchtúr seo níos homalógaí ná na cinn eile. These two structures are more homologous than the others.
| more homologous | níos homalógaí | in the past tense: ní ba homalógaí |
|---|---|---|
| most homologous | is homalógaí | in the past tense: ba homalógaí |
| as homologous as | chomh homalógach le | no change after chomh |
| very homologous | an-homalógach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too homologous | róhomalógach | ró- lenites |
“Homalógach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Homologous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for homologous?
The Irish for homologous is homalógach (pronounced “HOM-a-loh-gakh”). It comes after the noun: orgán homalógach, a homologous organ; sraith homalógach, a homologous series.
How do you say more homologous and most homologous in Irish?
níos homalógaí is more homologous and is homalógaí is most homologous. In the past tense they become ní ba homalógaí and ba homalógaí.
What is the plural of homalógach?
With a plural noun homalógach becomes homalógacha: orgáin homalógacha, sraitheanna homalógacha.
How do you say very homologous in Irish?
an-homalógach. Too homologous is róhomalógach, and as homologous as is chomh homalógach le.
What is the difference between 'homalógach' and 'analógach'?
'Homalógach' describes parts with the same origin or structure, while 'analógach' describes parts with a similar function but different origin.
