isomorphic

American  

[ahy-suh-mawr-fik] / ˌaɪ səˈmɔr fɪk /

adjective

1. Biology. different in ancestry, but having the same form or appearance.

2. Chemistry, Crystallography. isomorphous.

3. Mathematics. pertaining to two sets related by an isomorphism.

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isomorphic British  

/ ˌaɪsəʊˈmɔːfəs, ˌaɪsəʊˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

1. exhibiting isomorphism

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Other Word Forms

• unisomorphic adjective

Etymology

Origin of isomorphic

First recorded in 1860–65; iso- + -morphic

Example Sentences

There are many different ways to construct the disjoint union using the axioms of set theory, which will not produce exactly the same set but will, necessarily, produce isomorphic ones.

From Scientific American • Sep. 14, 2021

We worked with Michael Moore, The Verge’s reviews coordinator, to lay out the principle items from the guide in an isomorphic arrangement which would then be photographed by Amelia Holowaty Krales.

From The Verge • Dec. 28, 2018

At the other extreme one might say that they are isomorphic: to be legally obligated just is for that reason alone to be morally obligated as well.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2015

A mathematical structure is a set of isomorphic elements, each of which can be perfectly mapped onto the next.

From Scientific American • Jan. 31, 2014

If G is multiply isomorphic with g, let A, B, C, ... be the operations of G which correspond to the identical operation of g.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various