adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.

   "The crystal has an anisotropic structure, as it is stronger along its length than laterally."

Adjective

1. 1
   not invariant with respect to direction wordnet

Synonyms

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aeolotropicnonisotropicnonisotropic

Antonyms

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isotropic

Example

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"The crystal has an anisotropic structure, as it is stronger along its length than laterally."

Etymology

From an- + isotropic.

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