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endomorphism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The assimilation of surrounding rock by an intrusive igneous rock.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

A homomorphism that maps a system to itself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Topics: mathematics, sciences

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History

Etymology

From endo- + -morphism.

Across languages

Translations

15 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: endomorfisme — geology
  • French: endomorphisme — geology
  • Italian: endomorfismo — geology
  • Polish: endomorfizm — geology
  • Portuguese: endomorfismo — geology
  • Spanish: endomorfismo — geology
  • French: endomorphisme — mathematics
  • German: Endomorphism — mathematics
  • Hindi: अंतराकारिता (antrākāritā) — mathematics
  • Icelandic: innanmótun — mathematics
  • Italian: endomorfismo — mathematics
  • Polish: endomorfizm — mathematics
  • Portuguese: endomorfismo — mathematics
  • Russian: эндоморфизм (endomorfizm) — mathematics
  • Spanish: endomorfismo — mathematics