Homogeneous, a.
Etymology: [Gr. homogène. See Same, and Kin.]
1. Of the same kind of nature; consisting of similar parts, or of elements of the like nature; -- opposed to heterogeneous; as, homogeneous particles, elements, or principles; homogeneous bodies.
2. (Alg.)
Possessing the same number of factors of a given kind; as, a homogeneous polynomial.
Shades of meaning
Fernald has no entry of its own for homogeneous; he lists it under alike.
Where he writes about it:
Substances are homogeneous which are made up of elements of the same kind, or which are the same in structure. — from alike
Two pieces of iron may be homogeneous in material, while not alike in size or shape. — from alike