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homomorphic

homomorphic

1 9.9
Having the same shape or parts
  • adjective
  • /ˌhoʊməˈmɔrfɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : homomórfico
  • This new model demonstrates homomorphic properties that align well with the existing theoretical frameworks.
  • homomorphic encryption

And that's, I would say the a killer example of what homomorphic encryption can do.

Examples

  • Homomorphic Hashing is described in the paper "On-the-fly Verification of Rateless Erasure Codes for Efficient Content Distribution" by Krohn et al.

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  • Used correctly in conjunction with fountain codes, however, homomorphic hashing could be used to create an impressively fast and efficient content distribution network.

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  • It's here that homomorphic hashes come to our rescue.

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  • And that's, I would say the a killer example of what homomorphic encryption can do.

  • Homomorphic Hashing provides a neat solution to the problem of verifying data from untrusted peers when using a fountain coding system, but it's not without its own drawbacks.

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  • In mathematics, two functions are called homomorphic if they preserve the structure of the data upon transformation.

  • The study of homomorphic relationships in biology helps scientists understand how different species evolve over time.

Synonyms

isomorphic
vshomomorphic
  • Specialized
1 9.8

Similar in shape or look but different inside, like two plants with different genes

emphasizes shared form or structure rather than genetic difference
homotypic
vshomomorphic
  • Specialized
9.3

Being the same or very similar in shape and structure, like cells

includes mathematical as well as biological contexts rather than only biology
isomorphous
vshomomorphic
  • Specialized
9.9

Similar in appearance but different in origin

implies actual similarity in form or structure rather than only appearance

Surface Forms

homomorphic positive

Morphology

homomorphic = morphic (semi-transparent) = homo + morph + ic

Formed by prefixing 'homo-' (same) to 'morphic'; the components indicate 'same form' but they are bound Greek combining forms and the word is technical, so the meaning is not fully obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Homomorphic comes from the parts homo- meaning 'same' and morph meaning 'shape' or 'form', like the morph in metamorphosis. So homomorphic means having the same or a similar form or structure.