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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being directionally dependent. countable, uncountable

   "Velvet exhibits anisotropy when rotated about its geometric normal."

2. 2
   the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions wordnet
3. 3
   The degree to which this property is exhibited. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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aeolotropyaeolotropy

Antonyms

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isotropy

Example

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"Velvet exhibits anisotropy when rotated about its geometric normal."

Etymology

From an- + isotropy.

Related phrases

anisotropy energyfluorescence anisotropymagnetic anisotropy

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