'homogenize' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'homogenēs,' where 'homo-' meant 'same' and 'genēs' meant 'kind or type.'

'homogenēs' transformed into the French word 'homogène,' and eventually became the modern English word 'homogenize' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'of the same kind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make uniform or similar.'