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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

homomorphism

/həˈmɒmərˌfɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does homomorphism mean?

noun

A homomorphism is a structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type. It is a function between two sets that preserves the operations of the sets.

Example

"The isomorphism between the two groups is a homomorphism that preserves the group operation."

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