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isomorphism Meaning & Definition

/ˌaɪsə(ʊ)ˈmɔɹfɪzəm/

What Does Isomorphism Mean?

As a noun, isomorphism means Similarity of form the similarity in form of organisms, which may be due to convergent evolution or shared genetic background, e.g. an algae species in which the haploid and diploid life stages are indistinguishable based on morphology. the similarity in the crystal structures of similar chemical compounds. the similarity in the structure or processes of different organizations. It is also used to mean the similarity in form of organisms, which may be due to convergent evolution or shared genetic background, e.g. an algae species in which the haploid and diploid life stages are indistinguishable based on morphology.

Quick Facts About Isomorphism

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˌaɪsə(ʊ)ˈmɔɹfɪzəm/
Antonymsanisomorphism
Pluralisomorphisms

Isomorphism Definition (Noun)

  1. Similarity of form the similarity in form of organisms, which may be due to convergent evolution or shared genetic background, e.g. an algae species in which the haploid and diploid life stages are indistinguishable based on morphology. the similarity in the crystal structures of similar chemical compounds. the similarity in the structure or processes of different organizations.
  2. the similarity in form of organisms, which may be due to convergent evolution or shared genetic background, e.g. an algae species in which the haploid and diploid life stages are indistinguishable based on morphology.
  3. the similarity in the crystal structures of similar chemical compounds.
  4. the similarity in the structure or processes of different organizations.
  5. A one-to-one correspondence A bijection f such that both f and its inverse f are homomorphisms, that is, structure-preserving mappings. a one-to-one correspondence between all the elements of two sets, e.g. the instances of two classes, or the records in two datasets. A morphism which has a two-sided inverse; the composition of the morphism and such an inverse yields either one of two identity morphisms (depending on the order of composition).
  6. A bijection f such that both f and its inverse f are homomorphisms, that is, structure-preserving mappings.
  7. a one-to-one correspondence between all the elements of two sets, e.g. the instances of two classes, or the records in two datasets.
  8. A morphism which has a two-sided inverse; the composition of the morphism and such an inverse yields either one of two identity morphisms (depending on the order of composition).

Synonyms of Isomorphism

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Antonyms of Isomorphism

Word Forms & Grammar

isomorphism (countable and uncountable, plural isomorphisms)

Words That Rhyme With Isomorphism

Origin of Isomorphism

From iso- +‎ -morphism.

Questions People Ask About Isomorphism

What part of speech is isomorphism?

Isomorphism is a noun.

What is the opposite of isomorphism?

The opposite of isomorphism is anisomorphism.

What is the plural of isomorphism?

The plural of isomorphism is isomorphisms.

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