|aˌnīsə|träpik, a|n- adjective
also an·isot·ro·pous |aˌnī|sä.trəpəs
Etymology: an- + isotropic, isotropous
1. physics : exhibiting properties (as velocity of light transmission, conductivity of heat or electricity, compressibility) with different values when measured along axes in different directions : aeolotropic : not isotropic
an anisotropic crystal
2. botany : assuming different positions in response to the action of external stimuli
3. : having a predetermined axis or axes — used of the eggs of certain animals
• an·iso·trop·i·cal·ly (|)aˌnīsə|träpə̇k(ə)lē, a|n- adverb