Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'homogeneous'

English Word: homogeneous

Key Russian Translations:

• однородный [ɐdnɐˈrodnɨj] - [Formal, used in scientific and academic contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in technical, scientific, or academic writing, but rare in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Upper Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian adjective inflections and formal vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

однородный: [ɐdnɐˈrodnɨj]

Note on однородный: The stress falls on the third syllable ("rod"), which can be tricky for learners due to Russian's variable stress patterns. Pronounce the initial "o" as a reduced vowel [ɐ].

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Uniform or consisting of parts that are the same throughout, often used in scientific contexts to describe mixtures, groups, or substances.

Translation(s) & Context:

• однородный - Typically used in formal or technical settings, such as chemistry or mathematics, to indicate uniformity without variation.

Usage Examples:

• Эта смесь однородна и не содержит примесей. (This mixture is homogeneous and contains no impurities.)

  This mixture is homogeneous and contains no impurities.

• В однородном обществе люди имеют схожие ценности. (In a homogeneous society, people share similar values.)

  In a homogeneous society, people share similar values.

• Ученые стремятся создать однородный материал для экспериментов. (Scientists aim to create a homogeneous material for experiments.)

  Scientists aim to create a homogeneous material for experiments.

• Однородная текстура ткани делает ее идеальной для производства. (The homogeneous texture of the fabric makes it ideal for manufacturing.)

  The homogeneous texture of the fabric makes it ideal for manufacturing.

• В математике однородные уравнения упрощают решение задач. (In mathematics, homogeneous equations simplify problem-solving.)

  In mathematics, homogeneous equations simplify problem-solving.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Однородный" is an adjective in Russian, which means it inflects based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard first-declension adjective pattern, with some irregularities in certain forms. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms in most cases, but always ensure agreement with the noun it modifies.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: единообразный (more general, implying uniformity without variation), гомогенный (technical, borrowed from English/Greek)
• Antonyms: неоднородный (directly opposite, meaning heterogeneous or varied)

Brief note: "Единообразный" is often used in everyday contexts, while "гомогенный" is more scientific and shares subtle nuances with "однородный" in technical fields.

Related Phrases:

• однородная среда - A homogeneous environment (refers to a uniform setting, e.g., in physics or ecology).
• однородный раствор - A homogeneous solution (common in chemistry for mixtures that are evenly distributed).
• однородное общество - A homogeneous society (used in social sciences to describe culturally uniform groups).

Usage Notes:

"Однородный" directly corresponds to the English "homogeneous" in formal contexts, such as science or mathematics, but it is not interchangeable in casual speech. Always ensure proper adjective agreement with the noun in terms of gender, number, and case. For example, use it with inanimate nouns in scientific descriptions. If multiple translations exist, choose "однородный" for precision in academic writing, but "единообразный" for broader uniformity. Be cautious of context: it's formal and may sound overly technical in everyday Russian.

Common Errors:

• Error: Forgetting to inflect the adjective, e.g., saying "Эта смесь однородный" instead of "Эта смесь однородна" (feminine singular nominative).

  Correct: "Эта смесь однородна." Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with the noun's gender, number, and case; "смесь" is feminine, so the form changes accordingly.

• Error: Confusing it with "однородный" in plural forms, e.g., using "однородные" incorrectly in genitive case as "однородные" instead of "однородных".

  Correct: "Смесей однородных." Explanation: In genitive plural, the ending must reflect the case, which helps avoid ambiguity in descriptions.

Cultural Notes:

"Однородный" is primarily a scientific term without strong cultural connotations in Russian. However, in the context of Soviet-era science and education, it was frequently used in discussions of uniformity in society or materials, reflecting historical emphases on standardization and collectivism. This can subtly influence its use in modern Russian discourse, particularly in educational or ideological contexts.

Related Concepts:

• гомогенный
• неоднородный
• единообразный