homomorphisms

Noun

homomorphism (plural homomorphisms)

1. A 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. A similar appearance of two unrelated organisms or structures, as for example with fish and whales.