isometric

adjective
UK: /ˌaɪsəˈmetrɪk/
US: /ˌaɪsəˈmetrɪk/

  1. Relating to or being a method of projecting three-dimensional objects onto a two-dimensional plane, where all three axes are equally foreshortened and at angles of 120 degrees to each other.

    1. The game uses an isometric view.
    2. The designer chose an isometric projection to clearly represent the building's structure.

  2. Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance without change in muscle length.

    1. She did isometric exercises.
    2. Isometric exercises are useful for building strength without needing any equipment.

Synonyms

static
isometric noun

  1. A method of exercise involving static contraction of muscles against an immovable object or resistance.

    1. This isometric is very hard.
    2. He incorporated isometrics into his workout to improve his static strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "isometric" in English means: Relating to or being a method of projecting three-dimensional objects onto a two-dimensional plane, where all three axes are equally foreshortened and at angles of 120 degrees to each other., Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance without change in muscle length..

The phonetic transcription of "isometric" is /ˌaɪsəˈmetrɪk/ in British English and /ˌaɪsəˈmetrɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "isometric": static.

Example usage of "isometric": "The game uses an isometric view.". More examples on the page.