ISOMETRIC

isometric

Noun

  1. A line connecting isometric points.

Adjective

  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. Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same. See also:
    Antonyms include tonic movements auxotonic and isotonic which are divided into concentric and eccentric.
  4. Taking place at constant volume because of being confined by rigid boundaries.


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