endomorphism

noun — 2 senses

endomorphism

noun

Etymology From endo- + -morphism.

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences The assimilation of surrounding rock by an intrusive igneous rock.

2

Mathematics, Sciences A homomorphism that maps a system to itself.

Derived terms
Frobenius endomorphism
Hyponyms
automorphism

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