anisotropic

adjective

an·​iso·​trop·​ic ˌa-ˌnī-sə-ˈträ-pik How to pronounce anisotropic (audio)
: exhibiting properties with different values when measured in different directions
an anisotropic crystal
anisotropically adverb
anisotropy noun
or less commonly anisotropism

Examples of anisotropic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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. Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 11 June 2017

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Word History

Etymology

aniso- + -tropic, probably after German anisotropisch

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anisotropic was in 1854

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Cite this Entry

“Anisotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anisotropic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

anisotropic

adjective
an·​iso·​trop·​ic ˌan-ˌī-sə-ˈträp-ik How to pronounce anisotropic (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce anisotropic (audio)
: exhibiting properties with different values when measured in different directions : not isotropic
an anisotropic crystal
anisotropism noun
anisotropy noun
plural anisotropies
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