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isometric

Other forms: isometrics

Definitions of isometric
  1. adjective
    related by an isometry
  2. adjective
    having equal dimensions or measurements
    synonyms: isometrical
    equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
  3. adjective
    of a crystal system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
    synonyms:
    cubic, three-dimensional
    having three dimensions
  4. noun
    a line connecting isometric points
    synonyms: isometric line
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    types:
    contour, contour line
    a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
    thalweg
    a line following the lowest points of a valley
    type of:
    line
    a mark that is long relative to its width
  5. adjective
    of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant
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    antonyms:
    isotonic
    of or involving muscular contraction in which tension is constant while length changes
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