anisotropy

an·i·so·trop·ic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-ahy-suh-trop-ik, -troh-pik, an-ahy-]
- /ænˌaɪ səˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk, ˌæn aɪ-/
- /ˌanɪsˈɒtrəpi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ahy-suh-trop-ik, -troh-pik, an-ahy-]
- /ænˌaɪ səˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk, ˌæn aɪ-/

Definitions of anisotropy word

adjective anisotropy Physics. of unequal physical properties along different axes. Compare isotropic (def 1). 1
adjective anisotropy Botany. of different dimensions along different axes. 1
noun anisotropy The property of being directionally dependent. 1
noun anisotropy The degree to which this property is exhibited. 0

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Origin of anisotropy

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; an-1 + isotropic

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Parts of speech for Anisotropy

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anisotropy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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