isometric

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a line connecting isometric points
  2. adjective related by an isometry
  3. adjective of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἴσος (ísos, “equal”) + Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) + Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós). See also: iso- + -metric.

In classic literature

Synonyms

isometric line

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