Definition:Homomorphism/Linguistic Note
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Linguistic Note on Homomorphism
The word homomorphism comes from the Greek morphe (μορφή) meaning form or structure, with the prefix homo- meaning similar.
Thus homomorphism means similar structure.
Sources
- 1964: Iain T. Adamson: Introduction to Field Theory ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {I}$: Elementary Definitions: $\S 3$. Homomorphisms