# homomorphism

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #91,611

## Definitions
1. A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.
2. A similar appearance of two unrelated organisms or structures, as for example with fish and whales.

## Etymology
From homo- + morphism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/homomorphism