homomorphic

English

Etymology

From homo- +‎ -morphic.

Adjective

homomorphic (comparative more homomorphic, superlative most homomorphic)

1. (algebra, biology) Of or pertaining to homomorphism; having a homomorphism.

   Coordinate term: homologous

   • 1993, A. Wayne Wymore, Model-Based Systems Engineering, CRC Press, →ISBN, page 182:

     If it is necessary or desirable to preserve input or output port structure in homomorphic images, one must insist on a special case of homomorphism.

   • 2016, Giulia Traverso, Denise Demirel, Johannes Buchmann, Homomorphic Signature Schemes: A Survey, Springer, →ISBN, page 11:

     In this chapter two types of signature schemes satisfying homomorphic properties are presented. In the first section a description of the homomorphic signature schemes suitable in the single-user scenario is provided.

Usage notes

• In mathematics, this adjective can be used in phrases like "A and B are homomorphic", "A is homomorphic to B", and, less commonly, "A is homomorphic with B".

Derived terms

• homomorphic encryption

Translations

pertaining to homomorphism

• Czech: homomorfní
• Finnish: homomorfinen
• German: homomorph
• Russian: гомоморфный (ru) (gomomorfnyj)
• Swedish: homomorf