Definition

Relating to or having the same form or structure as something else.

Example

The two crystals are isomorphous, meaning they have the same arrangement of atoms.

Conversation

I was reading about crystals and learned that some are isomorphous to each other.

Really? That sounds interesting! How does that work?

It means they have the same structure but different compositions.

Wow, science is so cool! I love how everything is connected.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isomorphous → It is formed from "iso-" (from Greek "isos", meaning equal) and "morphē" (meaning form or shape) and "-ous" (meaning possessing or full of). The word describes substances that have the same form or structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'equal' ('iso-') shapes or forms ('morphē') — that's why isomorphous refers to things that have the same form.

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