isometric — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of or exhibiting equality in dimensions.

2. Being or relating to 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.

4. Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same. Of exercises, involving moves and routines that produce such muscular contraction.

   Examples

   isometric exercise

   isometric sets

   More examples (2)

   Superintendent, I was just, uh, stretching my calves on the windowsill. Isometric exercise! Care to join me?

   One of the most effective isometric exercises for the deskbound is to sit up quite straight and tighten the large muscles of the buttocks, holding for a count of eight, then release.

5. Of a thermodynamic process, taking place at constant volume because of being confined by rigid boundaries.

Noun

1. A line connecting isometric points.

   Related words

   isometrics

Adjective

1. related by an isometry

2. of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant

   Antonyms

   isotonic

3. having equal dimensions or measurements

   Synonyms

   isometrical

4. of a crystal system characterized by three equal axes at right angles

Noun

1. a line connecting isometric points

   Synonyms

   isometric line

   Broader terms

   line