anisometric

adjective

an·​iso·​met·​ric
¦aˌnīsə¦me‧trik,
a¦n-
1
: not isometric : having unsymmetrical parts
used of crystals with three unequal axes
2
: of or relating to a rock of granular texture but with constituents of unequal size
anisometric granite
3
: not having equal or corresponding poetic meters

Word History

Etymology

French anisométrique, from an- + isométrique isometric

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anisometric was in 1850

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“Anisometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anisometric. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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