Homogenizes

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To blend diverse elements into a consistent and uniform substance
2. Transforms different components into a single, even mixture throughout
3. Combines separate parts so that the result is uniform in texture or composition

Etymology: "Homogenizes" is the third-person singular present form of "homogenize," which means to make something uniform throughout. The verb is built from "homogeneous," itself formed from Greek roots meaning "of the same kind," with the suffix "-ize" added to turn it into a verb. That suffix has a long route into English: it originated in Ancient Greek as a verb-forming ending, passed into Late Latin, reached English through Middle French, and became "-ize" in English. The base word "homogeneous" was assembled from the same Greek material, so the verb is a derivative of a derivative.

Synonyms: mixes, blends, uniforms, integrates, combines

Antonyms: differentiates, separates, divides, distinguishes, disintegrates