Definition of Homomorphism

1. Noun. Similarity of form.

Exact synonyms: Homomorphy
Generic synonyms: Similarity

Definition of Homomorphism

1. n. Same as Homomorphy.

Definition of Homomorphism

1. Noun. (algebra) A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces. ¹

2. Noun. (biology) A similar appearance of two unrelated organisms or structures ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Homomorphism

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Homomorphism

1. 1. Same as Homomorphy. 2. The possession, in one species of plants, of only one kind of flowers; opposed to heteromorphism, dimorphism, and trimorphism. 3. The possession of but one kind of larvae or young, as in most insects. See: Homomorphous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homomorphism

homolosine
homolosine projection
homolysate
homolyses
homolysin
homolysis
homolytic
homomallous
homomer
homomeric
homomeric peptide
homomers
homometallic
homomorphic
homomorphically
homomorphism (current term)
homomorphisms
homomorphous
homomorphy
homomultimer
homomultimeric
homomultimers
homonomies
homonomous
homonomy
homonuclear
homonym
homonymic
homonymies
homonymous

Literary usage of Homomorphism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Introduction to the Study of Biology by Henry Alleyne Nicholson (1872)
"... homomorphism, MIMICRY, AND CORRELATION OF GROWTH. I. ANALOGY. — The term "analogue" was defined by Owen to be "a part or organ in one animal which has ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Homomorphism on Dictionary.com!Search for Homomorphism on Thesaurus.com!Search for Homomorphism on Google!Search for Homomorphism on Wikipedia!

Search