endomorphism

noun

en·​do·​mor·​phism ˌen-də-ˈmȯr-ˌfi-zəm How to pronounce endomorphism (audio)
: a homomorphism that maps a mathematical set into itself compare isomorphism

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of endomorphism was in 1909

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“Endomorphism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endomorphism. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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