homomorphic

homomorphic [hoh-muh-mawr-fik, hom-uh-] Word Origin adjective Mathematics.

1. pertaining to two sets that are related by a homomorphism.

Origin of homomorphic First recorded in 1865–70; homo- + -morphic homomorphic in Medicine homomorphic [hō′mə-môr′fĭk, hŏm′ə-] adj.

1. Of, relating to, or characterized by a similarity of form but different structure.
2. Relating to two or more structures of similar size and form, usually of synaptic chromosomes.