Anisotropic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 not invariant with respect to direction wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"The crystal has an anisotropic structure, as it is stronger along its length than laterally."
Etymology
From an- + isotropic.