English UsageComparison guide
Homogenous vs. Homogeneous
“Homogeneous” is the standard adjective for something consisting of similar or same-type parts. Cambridge specifically labels “homogenous” as a non-standard spelling rather than an ordinary regional variant.
Use “homogeneous” in standard edited English; Cambridge labels “homogenous” a non-standard spelling.
Key details
Confusion Familystandard-vs-nonstandard-spelling
Noun Variant ScopeCambridge labels “homogenous” a non-standard spelling of “homogeneous,” whose standard meaning is consisting of similar or same-type parts.
Rule Familystandard-orthography
Termshomogenous, homogeneous
Further guidance
Core difference
“Homogeneous” is the standard spelling; Cambridge labels “homogenous” a non-standard spelling of it.
Fast Test
For edited standard English, choose “homogeneous.”
Variant Boundary
This pair is not treated as an ordinary US/UK spelling variation by the cited dictionary.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- HOMOGENOUS — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · Labels homogenous as a non-standard spelling of homogeneous
- HOMOGENEOUS — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · Standard adjective meaning composed of similar or same-type parts