isometric

adjective

iso·​met·​ric ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 

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 angles

2

: 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

isometrically

ˌī-sə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of isometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts say isometric exercises like these are most effective as part of a larger approach to blood pressure management. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2026

For the first four weeks, the participants performed lower-body isometric wall squats three times a week at home. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

The research builds on previous evidence suggesting that isometric exercise can reduce blood pressure, with effects comparable to that of certain medications, Wiles said. — Allison Forsyth, HEALTH, 8 Oct. 2026

Adding some isometric palm presses can help bring an awareness back to your posture, activate your chest muscles, and release tension in your shoulders. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing isometric

• isometric line

Rhymes for isometric

• allometric
• asymmetric
• barometric
• bathymetric
• biometric
• coulometric
• cytometric
• geometric
• gravimetric
• manometric
• morphometric
• nonsymmetric

Kids Definition

isometric

adjective

iso·​met·​ric ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 

: of, relating to, or being muscular contraction of the kind that takes place in doing isometrics

Medical Definition

isometric

adjective

iso·​met·​ric ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 

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 angles

2

: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant change of length of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic sense 2

3

: isovolumetric

isometrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb