homophylies

Noun

homophyly (usually uncountable, plural homophylies)

1. (archaic, usually) That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.
   • The concept of homophyly suggests that people who share similar backgrounds are more likely to feel comfortable with each other1997, Alfred Kadushin, Goldie Kadushin, The Social Work Interview: Fourth Edition