isometric

== English == === Alternative forms === isometrical (dated) === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἴσος (ísos, “equal”) +‎ Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) +‎ Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós). See also: iso- +‎ -metric. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/, /ˌaɪ.səˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ === Adjective === isometric (comparative more isometric, superlative most isometric) 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). (physiology) Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same. (exercise physiology, of exercises) Of or involving moves and routines that produce such muscular contraction. Coordinate terms: isokinetic, isotonic, auxotonic, plyometric isometric exercise;   isometric sets (physics, of a thermodynamic process) Taking place at constant volume because of being confined by rigid boundaries. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === isometric (plural isometrics) A line connecting isometric points. ==== Related terms ==== === Anagrams === eroticism, meroistic, microsite