HeyRuaHow to say “homology” in Irish
- Irish:
- homalógacht
- English:
- homology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HOM-uh-loh-guhkht” /ˈhoməl̪ˠoːɡəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- homalógachta, na homalógachta (e.g. staidéar na homalógachta, the study of homology)
What does “homalógacht” mean?
- homology
- The state of being homologous, meaning that things correspond in structure, position or origin, used in biology, chemistry and mathematics.Also: homologous structure, correspondence.
“Homalógacht” with the article
Here is homalógacht after the article (an t-alt).
an homalógacht
the homology
No change after an
“Homalógacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using homalógacht, the Irish word for homology.
Is téarma eolaíochta é homalógacht.
Homology is a scientific term.
Léiríonn an homalógacht gaol idir na hainmhithe sin.
The homology shows a relationship between those animals.
Tá homalógacht idir sciathán ialtóige agus lámh duine.
There is homology between a bat's wing and a human hand.
Mhínigh an múinteoir coincheap na homalógachta dúinn.
The teacher explained the concept of homology to us.
Rinne sí taighde ar homalógacht i ngéineolaíocht.
She did research on homology in genetics.
Is fianaise ar éabhlóid í an homalógacht.
Homology is evidence for evolution.
Foghlaimímid faoin homalógacht sa bhitheolaíocht.
We learn about homology in biology.
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Homology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for homology?
The Irish for homology is homalógacht (pronounced “HOM-uh-loh-guhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce homalógacht in Irish?
Homalógacht is said like “HOM-uh-loh-guhkht” (IPA /ˈhoməl̪ˠoːɡəxt̪ˠ/).
Does homalógacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for homalógacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the related adjective?
The adjective is 'homalógach', meaning homologous, as in 'struchtúir homalógacha' (homologous structures).
