(Or "homogenous") Of uniform nature, similar in kind.1. In the context of distributed systems, middleware makes heterogeneous systems appear as a homogeneous entity.For example see: interoperable network.Constrast heterogeneous.2. (Of a polynomial) containing terms of the same degree with respect to all the variables, as in x^2 + 2xy + y^2.3. (Of a function) containing a set of variables such that when each is multiplied by a constant, this constant can be eliminated without altering the value of the function, as in cos x/y + x/y.4. (of an equation) containing a homogeneous function made equal to 0.(1999-05-06)