homomorphism
Meanings
noun
- A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.
- A similar appearance of two unrelated organisms or structures, as for example with fish and whales.
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Etymology
From homo- + morphism.
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