Homomorphism

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, 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.NounA similar appearance of two unrelated organisms or structures, as for example with fish and whales.

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