isometric
nounEtymology From iso- + -metric.
1
A line connecting isometric points.
- Related terms
- isometrics
isometric
adjUK /ˌaɪ.səʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ · US /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
Etymology From iso- + -metric.
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
Medicine, Physiology, Sciences Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same.
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Medicine, Physiology, Sciences Of exercises, involving moves and routines that produce such muscular contraction.
- isometric exercise
- isometric sets
2 more examples
- Superintendent, I was just, uh, stretching my calves on the windowsill. Isometric exercise! Care to join me?1996 April 14, Bill Oakley, “22 Short Films About Springfield” (00:49 from the start), in The Simpsons, season 7, episode 21, spoken by Principal Skinner (Harry Shearer), segment "Skinner & The Superintendent", production code 3F18:
- 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.2011, David Foster Wallace, The Pale King, page 10:
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Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Of a thermodynamic process, taking place at constant volume because of being confined by rigid boundaries.