isomorphism
ˌaɪsoʊˈmɔrfɪzəm
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Definition of isomorphism - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
chemistryTECH.similarity in crystal structures of compoundsTECH.
  • The isomorphism of these minerals is well-documented.
equivalence similarity
2.
biologyTECH.similarity in form of organisms or structuresTECH.
  • The isomorphism between the two species is striking.
congruence homomorphism
3.
mathematicsTECH.one-to-one correspondence preserving structureTECH.
  • The isomorphism between the groups was proven.
4.
sociologyTECH.similarity in structure of organizationsTECH.
  • Isomorphism can be seen in corporate practices.
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Origin of isomorphism

Greek, isos (equal) + morphe (form)

Terms with isomorphism included in their meaning

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mathematics
related by an isomorphism in mathematics
crystallography
exhibiting isomorphism in crystal structures
mathematics
isomorphism between line bundles

Examples of isomorphism in a sentence

  • Researchers studied the isomorphism in crystal formations.
  • The isomorphism in their bone structures was fascinating.
  • Researchers noted the isomorphism in leaf patterns.
  • The isomorphism was crucial in solving the equation.
  • Researchers found an isomorphism in the data sets.
  • Isomorphism is evident in educational institutions.

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  1. French:isomorphisme, homomorphisme, ...
  2. German:Isomorphie, Formähnlichkeit, ...
  3. Italian:isomorfismo, ...
  4. Spanish:isomorfía, correspondencia estructural, ...
  5. Portuguese:isomorfismo, homologia, ...
  6. Chinese:同构性, 同形现象, ...
  7. Japanese:同型, 同形性, ...
  8. Arabic:تماثل الشكل البلوري, تَماثُل الشَّكْل, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִיזוֹמוֹרְפִיזְם, דִּמְיוֹן צוּרָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:изоморфизм, морфологическое сходство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ізоморфізм, подібність, ...
  12. Hindi:समरूपता, आइसोमोर्फिज्म, ...

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