homothetic

/həʊməˈθɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to a transformation in which every point of an object is transformed in the same ratio from a fixed point.

“The homothetic transformation of the figure resulted in a new shape with the same angles and proportions.”

2. noun

A homothety or transformation of a figure in which every point is transformed in the same ratio from a fixed point.

“The mathematician studied the properties of homothetic transformations in geometry.”

Synonyms

  • homothety
  • similar

Antonyms

  • anisometric
  • dissimilar