Definition

An object or substance that has the same structure or form as another, often used in scientific contexts to describe similarities in shape or arrangement.

Example

The crystal structures of the two minerals are isomorphs, showing identical arrangements of atoms.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an isomorph?

I think so, but I'm not really sure what it means.

It's basically something that shows the same form or structure as something else, like in biology.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about isomorphs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isomorph → It is formed from "iso-" (from Greek "isos", meaning equal) and "morphe" (from Greek, meaning form or shape). The word "isomorph" refers to something that has the same form or shape as something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'equal' ('iso-') shapes or forms ('morphe') to remember that an isomorph is something that has the same form as another.

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