noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
same shape; isomorphism; same type; same pattern
Refers to things having the same form, shape, type, or pattern. In technical contexts, it can mean 'isomorphism' in mathematics, chemistry, or biology. The choice between 同形 and 同型 may reflect a nuance of physical shape vs. abstract type.
この二つの結晶は同形である。
These two crystals have the same shape.
同形のパターンが繰り返されている。
The same pattern is repeated.
同質 means 'same quality' or 'homogeneous', focusing on substance rather than shape.
same singular and plural form
isomorphism (crystallography) · isomorphism (genetics)
homography
homograph
heteronym
homonymy; homonymity
Standard kanji spelling for 'same shape' or 'isomorphism'. 同形 is the most common written form.
Alternate kanji spelling, often used when emphasizing 'same type/model/pattern' rather than physical shape.
Compound of 同 (どう, 'same') and 形/型 (けい, 'shape'/'type'). The two kanji spellings reflect a nuance between physical form (形) and abstract type/model (型).