Isometric (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Having equal dimensions or measurements.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Of a crystal system characterized by three equal axes at right angles.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The mineral galena is part of an isometric crystal system, exhibiting three equal axes at right angles to each other.
- Halite, also known as rock salt, forms isometric crystals with cubic shapes due to its identical axes.
- Pyrite, often referred to as fool's gold, is known for its shiny appearance and isometric crystal structure.
- Isometric crystal systems, such as those found in the mineral garnet, have unique properties due to their symmetrical axes.
- Diamonds have an isometric crystal structure, with each axis being of equal length and at a 90-degree angle to the others.
Meaning 4
Related by an isometry.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The two triangles are isometric, meaning they have the same size and shape.
- The isometric relation between the two polygons allows us to map one onto the other without distortion.
- In geometry, two figures are considered isometric if one can be transformed into the other through rotation, reflection, or translation.
- The isometric property of the two shapes ensures that their corresponding sides and angles are congruent.
- The artist used isometric projection to create a drawing that preserved the true proportions of the object being depicted.