homomorphic Definition
- 1having a similar form or structure
- 2preserving the algebraic structure of a mathematical operation when applied to elements from a given set
Using homomorphic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homomorphic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The two shapes are homomorphic.
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A homomorphic encryption scheme allows computations to be performed on ciphertext, producing an encrypted result which, when decrypted, is the same as if the computation was performed on plaintext.
homomorphic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for homomorphic
Summary: homomorphic in Brief
'Homomorphic' [hoh-muh-fawr-mik] describes things that have a similar form or structure. In mathematics, it refers to preserving the algebraic structure of a mathematical operation when applied to elements from a given set. An example of its use in a sentence is 'A homomorphic encryption scheme allows computations to be performed on ciphertext, producing an encrypted result which, when decrypted, is the same as if the computation was performed on plaintext.'
