I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ at iso- + adjective
also iso·metrical “+
Etymology: is- + metr- (from Greek metron measure) + -ic or -ical — more at measure
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure: as
a. : of, relating to, or having the form of an isometric drawing
b. : equigranular
c. : taking place at constant volume
an isometric change of temperature and pressure
d. of muscular contraction : taking place against resistance, without significant shortening of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone — compare isotonic
e. of a stanza or strophe : having lines of equal measure
• iso·metrically “+ adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: isometric line