1. having the same or similar structure, form, or shape
Usage: formal; technical
2. (mathematics, chemistry) having a one-to-one correspondence between elements while preserving structure or properties
Usage: mathematics; chemistry

Examples

• The two crystal structures are isomorphic, sharing the same atomic arrangement.
• In mathematics, isomorphic groups have identical algebraic properties despite different notation.
• The software systems are isomorphic in design, allowing easy translation between them.
• Isomorphic compounds in chemistry have the same molecular formula but different structures.
• The two networks are isomorphic, meaning they can be mapped onto each other perfectly.
• Linguists found isomorphic patterns in the grammar of the two unrelated languages.