isometric
/,aisou'metrik/ Cách viết khác : (isometrical) /,aisou'metrikəl/
Definition
Adjective:
- Having equal dimensions or measurements: Describing something with equal dimensions in all directions or along all axes.
- Of or involving muscular contraction: Pertaining to a type of muscle contraction where tension increases while the muscle's length remains constant.
- Of a crystal system: Characterizing a crystal system with three equal axes intersecting at right angles.
Noun:
- A line connecting isometric points: A line on a map or diagram connecting points of equal value, such as pressure or elevation.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The architect designed an isometric room, where the length, width, and height were identical.
- During the exercise, she held an isometric contraction by pushing against the immovable wall.
- Diamond has an isometric crystal structure.
Noun:
- The meteorologist drew an isometric on the weather map to indicate areas of equal atmospheric pressure.
Advanced Usage
"Isometric exercise": A form of strength training where muscles are contracted without moving the surrounding joints.
- Planks are a common type of isometric exercise for core strength.
"Isometric projection": A method of technical drawing that represents three-dimensional objects in two dimensions, with all three axes equally foreshortened.
- The engineer used an isometric projection to create a clear diagram of the machine part.
Variants and Related Words
Isometrically (adverb): In an isometric manner.
- The muscle was contracted isometrically.
Isometry (noun): A transformation that preserves distances between points; equality of measure.
- Isometrical (adjective): An alternative, less common form of 'isometric'.
Synonyms
- Equidimensional: Having dimensions that are equal.
- Static contraction: A synonym in exercise science for isometric muscle contraction.
Related Phrases
- "To perform isometrics": To engage in isometric exercises.
- He performs isometrics daily to maintain joint stability.
Adjective
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of a crystal system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
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having equal dimensions or measurements
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of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant
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related by an isometry
Noun
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a line connecting isometric points
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