Automorph

/ˈɔːtəmɔːrf/ noun

Definition

In mathematics, a structure that maps to itself in a specific way; or an organism that reproduces its own form.

Etymology

From Greek 'auto-' (self) and 'morph' (form or shape). The term is used in abstract mathematics and biology.

Kelly Says

Automorphs in mathematics are fascinating because they describe symmetries—a square, for example, can be rotated or flipped and still look identical, revealing deep patterns in nature and mathematics.

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