HOMOMORPHISM

homomorphism, homomorphy

(noun) similarity of form

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

homomorphism (plural homomorphisms)

(algebra) A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.

(biology) A similar appearance of two unrelated organisms or structures.

Hyponyms

• (structure-preserving map between algebraic structures): automorphism, endomorphism, epimorphism, isomorphism, linear map, monomorphism

Source: Wiktionary

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Ho`mo*mor"phism, n. Etym: [See Homomorphous.]

1. (Biol.)

Definition: Same as Homomorphy.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: The possession, in one species of plants, of only one kind of flowers; -- opposed to heteromorphism, dimorphism, and trimorphism.

3. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The possession of but one kind of larvæ or young, as in most insects.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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