homomorphic

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English

Etymology

From homo- +‎ -morphic.

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Adjective

homomorphic (comparative more homomorphic, superlative most homomorphic)

  1. (algebra, biology) Of or pertaining to homomorphism; having a homomorphism.
    Coordinate term: homologous
    • 1993, A. Wayne Wymore, Model-Based Systems Engineering, CRC Press, →ISBN, page 182:
      If it is necessary or desirable to preserve input or output port structure in homomorphic images, one must insist on a special case of homomorphism.
    • 2016, Giulia Traverso, Denise Demirel, Johannes Buchmann, Homomorphic Signature Schemes: A Survey, Springer, →ISBN, page 11:
      In this chapter two types of signature schemes satisfying homomorphic properties are presented. In the first section a description of the homomorphic signature schemes suitable in the single-user scenario is provided.

Usage notes

  • In mathematics, this adjective can be used in phrases like "A and B are homomorphic", "A is homomorphic to B", and, less commonly, "A is homomorphic with B".

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