C1 adjective Formal

homomemy

/ˌhoʊməˈmɛmi/

Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.

Examples

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1

The viral video led to a homomemy trend where users recreated the scene frame-by-frame.

The viral video led to a homomemy trend where users recreated the scene frame-by-frame.

2

The study suggests that certain religious rites maintain a homomemy structure to preserve their sacredness over centuries.

The study suggests that certain religious rites maintain a homomemy structure to preserve their sacredness over centuries.

3

TikTok is basically just pure homomemy at this point, with everyone using the same audio over and over.

TikTok is basically just pure homomemy at this point, with everyone using the same audio over and over.

Word Family

Noun
homomemy
Verb
homomemize
Adverb
homomemically
Adjective
homomemy
Related
memetics
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Homo' (same) + 'Meme' (idea). A 'homomemy' situation is when the same 'meme' is everywhere without any changes.

Quick Quiz

The evolution of the internet has transitioned from diverse individual expression to a state of digital __________, where trends are replicated perfectly across millions of accounts.

Correct!

The correct answer is: homomemy

Examples

1

The viral video led to a homomemy trend where users recreated the scene frame-by-frame.

everyday

The viral video led to a homomemy trend where users recreated the scene frame-by-frame.

2

The study suggests that certain religious rites maintain a homomemy structure to preserve their sacredness over centuries.

formal

The study suggests that certain religious rites maintain a homomemy structure to preserve their sacredness over centuries.

3

TikTok is basically just pure homomemy at this point, with everyone using the same audio over and over.

informal

TikTok is basically just pure homomemy at this point, with everyone using the same audio over and over.

4

Linguistic homomemy in isolated communities often prevents the natural evolution of dialect variations.

academic

Linguistic homomemy in isolated communities often prevents the natural evolution of dialect variations.

5

The franchise relies on a homomemy model to ensure the customer experience is identical in every city.

business

The franchise relies on a homomemy model to ensure the customer experience is identical in every city.

Word Family

Noun
homomemy
Verb
homomemize
Adverb
homomemically
Adjective
homomemy
Related
memetics

Common Collocations

homomemy replication identical replication
cultural homomemy cultural uniformity
strict homomemy exact sameness
homomemy pattern uniform pattern
exhibit homomemy to show identical replication

Common Phrases

in a state of homomemy

in a state of identical replication

the homomemy effect

the result of widespread identical copying

pure homomemy

absolute lack of variation

Often Confused With

homomemy vs homonymy

Homonymy refers to words that sound or are spelled the same but have different meanings, whereas homomemy refers to identical structural replication.

homomemy vs homogeneity

Homogeneity is a general state of being the same kind; homomemy specifically implies the replication of a specific unit or meme.

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Usage Notes

The word is typically used in sociolinguistics, digital culture studies, or biology to describe elements that do not change as they are passed from one person or system to another. It is highly technical and usually found in academic or specific test contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often misspell this as 'homonymy' or assume it refers to language sounds. Remember that 'memy' relates to the Greek 'mimema' (imitation/meme).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Homo' (same) + 'Meme' (idea). A 'homomemy' situation is when the same 'meme' is everywhere without any changes.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Greek 'homos' (same) and 'mīmēma' (that which is imitated), influenced by the modern concept of 'memetics'.

Grammar Patterns

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun Non-gradable (something is usually either homomemy or it is not) Can function as a collective noun in specific technical contexts
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Cultural Context

The term is increasingly relevant in the age of internet algorithms, where 'homomemy' describes the tendency of social media to show identical content to large groups of people.

Quick Quiz

The evolution of the internet has transitioned from diverse individual expression to a state of digital __________, where trends are replicated perfectly across millions of accounts.

Correct!

The correct answer is: homomemy

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