an·iso·trop·ic
ˌa-ˌnī-sə-ˈträ-pik 
: exhibiting properties with different values when measured in different directions
an anisotropic crystal
an·isot·ro·py
¦a-(ˌ)nī-ˈsä-trə-pē
variants
or anisotropism
plural anisotropies or anisotropisms
: the quality or property of being anisotropic
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Adjective
Games on 1080p TVs will also get anisotropic filtering and faster load times on the Xbox One X. And like the Xbox One S, Microsoft’s new console also supports glorious high-dynamic range visuals.
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Brad Chacos,
PCWorld,
11 June 2017
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“Anisotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anisotropic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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anisotropic
adjective
an·iso·trop·ic
ˌan-ˌī-sə-ˈträp-ik
: having properties that differ when measured in different directions
an anisotropic crystal
Medical Definition
anisotropic
adjective
an·iso·trop·ic
(ˌ)an-ˌī-sə-ˈträp-ik
: exhibiting properties with different values when measured in different directions : not isotropic
an anisotropic crystal
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