self-homomorphism

[/sɛlf həˈmɔːrfɪzəm/]
nounpl: self-homomorphisms
automorfismo próprio / endomorfismo
1. In mathematics, a homomorphism from a mathematical structure to itself; an endomorphism that is also an automorphism
A self-homomorphism of a group G is a homomorphism from G to G that preserves the group structure.
Um automorfismo próprio de um grupo G é um homomorfismo de G em G que preserva a estrutura de grupo.
2. More broadly, any endomorphic mapping of an algebraic or mathematical object onto itself
The self-homomorphism of the vector space demonstrates how linear transformations can map vectors to themselves.
O automorfismo próprio do espaço vetorial demonstra como transformações lineares podem mapear vetores para si mesmos.
This is a specialized term used exclusively in academic mathematics and theoretical computer science. It is not part of everyday Portuguese or English vocabulary. The term is standardized internationally in mathematical literature, though the exact translation may vary slightly between Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, and English-speaking regions. In Brazil, it is primarily encountered in university-level mathematics courses, particularly in abstract algebra and category theory.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
automorphismendomorphismself-mappingself-transformation
Antonyms / Antônimos
heteromorphismexternal homomorphism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
automorfismo próprio / endomorfismo
Standard mathematical terminology used in universities and academic contexts
São Paulo
automorfismo próprio
Preferred term in academic mathematics departments
Rio de Janeiro
endomorfismo
Sometimes used interchangeably in mathematical contexts
Portugal
endomorfismo próprio / automorfismo
European Portuguese mathematical terminology may emphasize 'endomorfismo' in certain contexts

Related Words

homomorphismisomorphismendomorphismautomorphismalgebraic structuregroup theoryring theorylinear transformation
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