isometric

adjective

iso·​met·​ric ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce isometric (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially : relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant shortening of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic
isometrically adverb

Examples of isometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Now the big mystery is Project F, the isometric action RPG that was teased years ago but is yet to be properly announced. Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 However, isometric was overall the standout in decreasing pressure, the report found. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024 Choosing a moving point on the isometric map with a thumbstick feels clumsy, which is bad when one little slip is the difference between ducking in cover and standing wide open. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 July 2023 This is a digital version for the Nintendo Switch, which the cute isometric action-adventure game plays great on. Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2023 Tin Hearts is basically Lemmings but with tin soldiers and an isometric 3D view rather than 2D. Erik Kain, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 The team says that isometric exercise should be used to complement other forms of movement, not replace it. Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2023 Players saw an isometric view of the world, with 3D characters and locations placed in and operating across a 2D canvas. Gene Park, Washington Post, 6 July 2023 Growing research on the benefits of isometric exercise might influence the current health recommendations (which tout cardio) for improving blood pressure. Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of isometric was circa 1855

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“Isometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isometric. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

isometric

adjective
iso·​met·​ric ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce isometric (audio)
: of, relating to, or being muscular contraction of the kind that takes place in doing isometrics

Medical Definition

isometric

adjective
iso·​met·​ric ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce isometric (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially : relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant change of length of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic sense 2
3
isometrically adverb

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