homeomorphy

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noun

The evolution of similar external forms from very distant ancestors.

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Meanings

nounhomeomorphy (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe evolution of similar external forms from very distant ancestors.
  2. uncountablemathematicsThe formation of a new graph by inserting new nodes along existing edges.

Origin

From homeo- + -morphy.

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Translations

Italian omeomorfia
  • omeomorfiabiology: the evolution of similar external forms from very distant ancestors
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APA

homeomorphy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homeomorphy

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“homeomorphy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homeomorphy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “homeomorphy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homeomorphy.

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