Main Entry:

iso·met·ric

Pronunciation:

\ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik\

Function:

adjective

Date:

circa 1855

1: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure ; especially : relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles2: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant shortening of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone — compare isotonic

— iso·met·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb