homophilic
|ho-mo-phil-ic|
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/ˌhoʊ.moʊˈfɪl.ɪk/
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/ˌhəʊ.məˈfɪl.ɪk/
affinity for the same
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homophilic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'homos' meaning 'same' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'homophilic' was derived from the Greek words 'homos' and 'philos', and eventually became the modern English word 'homophilic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loving the same', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an affinity or attraction to similar things or people'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an affinity or attraction to similar things or people.
The homophilic nature of the group led them to form a close-knit community.
Synonyms
similarity-attractedlike-attracted
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/17 08:12