epimorphism
nounUK /ˌɛpɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ · US /ˌɛpɪˈmɔɹfɪzəm/
Etymology From epi- + morphism.
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Category theory, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A morphism p such that for any other pair of morphisms f and g, if f∘p=g∘p, then f = g.
- Synonyms
- epi
- Derived terms
- epimorphic
- Related terms
- epic, isomorphism, monomorphism
- Hyponyms
- isomorphism, bimorphism | split epimorphism, coequalizer