(きんしつせい)

きんしつせい
noun
homogeneity; uniformity
formalabstract
1. homogeneity; uniformity
The quality of being uniform throughout, with no variation in composition or properties. Used in materials science, sociology (cultural homogeneity), and statistics.
製品(せいひん)均質性(きんしつせい)(たも)
To maintain the homogeneity of the product.
日本(にほん)社会(しゃかい)均質性(きんしつせい)(うす)つつある
The homogeneity of Japanese society is gradually weakening.
We confirm the homogeneity of the data before moving on to analysis.

Compound of 均質(きんしつ) (uniform, homogeneous) + (せい) (nature, property). Formal, technical register — found in scientific writing and social commentary.

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Similar words

  • 均一性(きんいつせい): uniformity — emphasizes equal distribution rather than identical composition
  • 一様性(いちようせい): evenness — emphasizes lack of variation; more common in physics
  • 同質性(どうしつせい): same-nature quality — emphasizes shared identity, often in social contexts