isometric
Pronunciation: /ˌaɪ.səʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
The English word “isometric” has 6 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Of or exhibiting equality in dimensions.
- Being or relating to a geometric system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other (especially in crystallography).
- Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same.
- Of exercises, involving moves and routines that produce such muscular contraction.
- Of a thermodynamic process, taking place at constant volume because of being confined by rigid boundaries.
noun
Etymology
From iso- + -metric.
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