isomorphic — having the same form, structure, or relationship in different systems, contexts, or organisms
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the same form, structure, or relationship in different systems, contexts, or organisms
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌaɪ.səˈmɔːr.fɪk/
Example Sentences
- My twin brother and I have isomorphic study schedules — we both procrastinate until 11 PM!
- In group theory, two groups are isomorphic if there is a one-to-one correspondence between their elements that preserves operations.
- The two companies' organizational charts are isomorphic — same boxes, same arrows, just different names.
isomorphic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌaɪ.səˈmɔːr.fɪk/]
having the same form, structure, or relationship in different systems, contexts, or organisms
The two crystal structures are isomorphic, matching atom for atom under the microscope.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'isos' (equal) + 'morphe' (form), literally meaning 'having equal form'.
Breakdown
iso- (equal, same) + morph- (form, shape) + -ic (adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My twin brother and I have isomorphic study schedules — we both procrastinate until 11 PM!”
“In group theory, two groups are isomorphic if there is a one-to-one correspondence between their elements that preserves operations.”
“The two companies' organizational charts are isomorphic — same boxes, same arrows, just different names.”
“Biologists found that the wing structures of bats and birds are isomorphic, despite evolving separately.”
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