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isotropic

i·so·trop·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahy-suh-trop-ik, -troh-pik]
    • /ˌaɪ səˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk/
    • /ˌaɪsətrˈɒpɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahy-suh-trop-ik, -troh-pik]
    • /ˌaɪ səˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk/

Definitions of isotropic word

  • adjective isotropic Physics. of equal physical properties along all axes. Compare anisotropic (def 1). 1
  • adjective isotropic Zoology. lacking axes that are predetermined, as in some eggs. 1
  • noun isotropic (of an object or substance) having a physical property that has the same value when measured in different directions. 1
  • adjective isotropic having uniform physical properties in all directions 0
  • adjective isotropic not having predetermined axes 0
  • adjective isotropic having physical properties, as conductivity, elasticity, etc., that are the same regardless of the direction of measurement 0

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Origin of isotropic

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; iso- + -tropic

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Isotropic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

isotropic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

isotropic usage trend in Literature

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