isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
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Definition of isometric
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: 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
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Other Words from isometric
isometrically
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Examples of isometric in a Sentence
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What looks, at first glance, like a portable speaker is in fact a surprisingly powerful little workout tool, a gateway to the world of focused isometric exercise. — Zachary Lewis, cleveland.com, "Activ5 device packs big punch as ‘tiny gym in your pocket’: Stretching Out," 1 Aug. 2019 In an isometric exercise, the muscle holds steady tension without moving. — Brittany Meiling, San Diego Union-Tribune, "La Jolla fitness startup booms after Apple stocks its device in stores," 24 July 2019 Pure Barre focuses on isometric movements to build strength and lean muscles without impact. — Candice Terrell/share, Cincinnati.com, "Pure Barre’s record-setting ‘Barre on the Bridge’ is back," 7 June 2019 Perhaps most surprisingly, Vincke suggested in the interview that Baldur's Gate III might not have the same isometric perspective as the titles that preceded it (and which characterizes games like Divinity: Original Sin). — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, "Baldur’s Gate III is finally official, coming to PC and Stadia," 6 June 2019 Or even a spiritual successor to the old isometric Fallouts? Can’t wait to find out. — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, "This week in games: Obsidian teases a game reveal, the FTC pledges to look into loot boxes," 30 Nov. 2018 You command wizards and rogues in real time from an isometric perspective. — Steven Strom, Ars Technica, "Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire," 4 June 2018 The exercise is a combination lying leg raise and an isometric band-apart, using a resistance band and medicine ball to amp up a traditional leg lift. — Leah Prinzivalli, SELF, "Celebrity Trainer Ben Bruno Just Invented a New Core Exercise You Should Try," 16 Nov. 2018 An isometric exercise is a strength exercise that doesn't involve a change in muscle length or joint position. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "Candace Cameron Bure Strengthens Her Quads and Inner Thighs With This 1 Super Tough Move," 8 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'isometric.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for isometric
isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
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Medical Definition of isometric
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
Other Words from isometric
isometrically
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adverb
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adverb