Automorphic

/ˌɔːtəˈmɔːrfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having the property of being invariant under a specific type of transformation; self-similar or self-mapping in form.

Etymology

From 'automorph' plus the suffix '-ic'. Used primarily in mathematics, physics, and theoretical science.

Kelly Says

Automorphic functions are used in advanced mathematics to solve problems about shapes and numbers that look the same after certain transformations—they're at the heart of modern cryptography and encryption.

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