isometric
adj.
equal in measure, having equal dimensions
Isometric
The term isometric comes from the Greek for "having equal measurement".isometric may mean:
Isometric projection (or “isometric perspective”), a method for the visual representation of three-dimensional objects in two dimensions; a form of
orthographic projection, or more specifically, an
axonometric projection.
Isometric exercise, a form of resistance exercise in which one's muscles are used in opposition with other muscle groups, to increase strength, for bodybuilding, physical fitness, or strength training.
Isometre, a rhythmic technique in music. See also:
homorhythm.
Isometric joystick, a computer input option.
Isometric process, a thermodynamic process at constant volume (also isovolumetric)
Isometry, a mathematical distance preserving function.
Isometric crystal system, also called cubic crystal system.
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isometric
Noun
1. a line connecting isometric points
(synonym) isometric line
(hypernym) line
(hyponym) contour, contour line
Adjective
1. related by an isometry
(pertainym) isometry
(classification) mathematics, math, maths
2. of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant
(antonym) isotonic
(classification) physiology
3. having equal dimensions or measurements
(synonym) isometrical
(similar) equal
4. of a crystal system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
(similar) cubic, three-dimensional
(classification) crystallography
Isometric
(a.)
Alt. of Isometrical
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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isometric
Synonyms and related words:
aerographic, aerologic, baric, barographic, barometric, climatologic, cyclonic, elemental, equiangular, equidimensional, equilateral, equiproportional, equisided, equisized, equispaced, high-pressure, isobaric, isopiestic, macroclimatic, meteorologic, microclimatic, microclimatologic
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