homeomorphism
/ˌhoʊmiəˈmɔrˌfɪzəm/
noun
- A continuous transformation between two shapes that can be stretched or bent but not torn or glued; a mathematical concept in topology.
- The teacher explained that a homeomorphism preserves the essential structure of an object.
- Finding a homeomorphism between two surfaces proves they are topologically equivalent.
- A homeomorphism shows that a sphere and a cube are the same shape in topology.