Homomorphism

Origin

- + morphism

Full definition of homomorphism

Noun

1. (algebra) A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.A field homomorphism is a map from one field to another one which is additive, multiplicative, zero-preserving, and unit-preserving.
2. (biology) A similar appearance of two unrelated organisms or structures

Related terms

• morphism