isometric

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἰσομέτρητος (isometrētos), “‘equal in measure’”) from ἴσος (isos), “‘equal’”) + μέτρον (metron), “‘measure’”).

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• (UK) IPA: /aɪsə(ʊ)ˈmɛtɹɪk/

[edit] Adjective

isometric (comparative more isometric, superlative most isometric)

1. Of, or exhibiting equality in dimensions
2. Of, or being a geometric system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other (especially in crystallography).
3. (physiology) Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same
4. (physics) (of a thermodynamic process) taking place at constant volume because of being confined by rigid boundaries

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[edit] Derived terms

• isometric perspective
• isometric projection

[edit] Noun

isometric (plural isometrics)

1. A line connecting isometric points.