isotropic

[ ahy-suh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]
/ ˌaɪ səˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /

adjective

Physics. of equal physical properties along all axes. Compare anisotropic(def 1).
Zoology. lacking axes that are predetermined, as in some eggs.
Also i·sot·ro·pous [ahy-so-truh-puh s] /aɪˈsɒ trə pəs/.

Origin of isotropic

First recorded in 1860–65; iso- + -tropic

OTHER WORDS FROM isotropic

Words nearby isotropic

isotopic number, isotopic spin, isotopy, isotretinoin, isotron, isotropic, isotype, isotypic, isovalericacidemia, isovolumic, isoxsuprine

British Dictionary definitions for isotropy

isotropic

isotropous (aɪˈsɒtrəpəs)

/ (ˌaɪsəʊˈtrɒpɪk) /

adjective

having uniform physical properties in all directions
biology not having predetermined axes isotropic eggs

Derived forms of isotropic

isotropically, adverb isotropy, noun

Medical definitions for isotropy

isotropic
[ ī′sə-trŏp′ĭk, -trō′pĭk ]

adj.

Identical in all directions.

Other words from isotropic

i•sot′ro•py (ī-sŏt′rə-pē) null n.

Scientific definitions for isotropy

isotropic
[ ī′sə-trō′pĭk, -trŏp′ĭk ]

Identical in all directions; invariant with respect to direction. For example, isotropic scattering of light by a substance entails that the intensity of light radiated is the same in all directions. Compare anisotropic.