i|so|met|ric

i|so|met|ric
i|so|met|ric «Y suh MEHT rihk», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. having to do with equality of measure; having equality of measure.
2. having three equal axes at right angles to one another: »

an isometric crystal.

3. Physiology. denoting lack of contraction of a muscle when under a constant tension.
4. having to do with or representing an isometric projection: »

an isometric drawing.

5. having to do with isometrics: »

an isometric manual of physical fitness.

–n.
Physics. isochor.
[< Greek isómetros (< ísos equal + métron measure) + English -ic]
i´so|met´ri|cal|ly, adverb.

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