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.
Compound of 均質 (uniform, homogeneous) + 性 (nature, property). Formal, technical register — found in scientific writing and social commentary.
Common collocations
- 均質性を保つ: to maintain homogeneity
- 均質性が高い: highly homogeneous
- 均質性を確かめる: to verify homogeneity
- 文化的均質性: cultural homogeneity
Similar words
- 均一性: uniformity — emphasizes equal distribution rather than identical composition
- 一様性: evenness — emphasizes lack of variation; more common in physics
- 同質性: same-nature quality — emphasizes shared identity, often in social contexts