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Isomorphism
the condition where different systems composed of entirely different elements follow the same organizational logic or relational structure, demonstrating that identical structures recur across wildly different domains.
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures the meaning of 'isomorphism' by identifying its genus (systemic relationship), differentia (identical organizational logic across different elements), and the key insight that this applies to both scientific systems and personal behavioral patterns. It distinguishes it from metaphorical similarity.