isometric

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Pronunciation

/ˌaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/(UK)

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/ˌaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/(UK) · /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/(US) · /ˌaɪ.səˈmɛt.ɹɪk/(US)

Definition of isometric

6 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

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adj

Of or exhibiting equality in dimensions.
Being or relating to a geometric system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other (especially in crystallography).
Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same.
Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same.

“isometric exercise”
“isometric sets”
“One of the most effective isometric exercises for the deskbound is to sit up quite straight and tighten the large muscles of the buttocks, holding for a count of eight, then release.”
Taking place at constant volume because of being confined by rigid boundaries.

noun

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From Ancient Greek ἴσος (ísos, “equal”) + Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) + Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós). See also: iso- + -metric.

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