homeomorphisms

/ˌhoʊmiəˈmɔrˌfɪzəmz/
noun
  1. Plural of homeomorphism; multiple continuous transformations between shapes in topology.
    • Understanding homeomorphisms helps scientists model how objects change shape without breaking.
    • These two homeomorphisms show how a square can be deformed into a circle.
    • The mathematician listed several homeomorphisms between different geometric figures.
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