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isometric

isometric

1 7.7
Having the same size or shape in every direction
  • adjective
  • /ˌaɪsəˈmɛtrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : isométrico
  • CADWorx/PIPE is an AutoCAD-based (R12 or R13) design and drafting system for creating orthographic, isometric, and 3D piping drawings.
  • an isometric drawing

Examples

  • Two detailed sketches and an isometric drawing, properly dimensioned and of high quality.

    Academic text (2013)
  • So basically it gives you a three quarter isometric view of your city.

  • The graphics might be 3-D isometric, but the attention to detail is worthy of mention.

    Blog text (4)
  • Two sketches and an isometric drawing of fair quality with some correct dimensioning.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The strength data were sampled twice at each isometric position and averaged across the two trials.

    Academic text (1997)
  • At least two sketches and an isometric drawing of a small portion of a device are properly dimensioned.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Although they use rational elements, such as the cartographic technique of isometric projection, maps like the Nouveau Paris Monumental willfully rearranged the orientation of the monuments they represented in order to display the most recognizable view of each.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The architect created an isometric drawing to accurately represent the dimensions of the building.

  • In geometry class, we studied isometric shapes that maintain the same size and proportions.

  • The engineer used isometric projections to convey the spatial relationships of the components.

Synonyms

equidistant
vsisometric
4 6.6

At the same distance from a point or from each other

concerns equal measurements or sizes rather than positional distances between points
isometrical
vsisometric
  • Specialized
7.8

Having all parts the same size

is the same in meaning but used as the alternative word form
equiaxed
vsisometric
  • Specialized
9.9

About the same size in all directions, often describing grains or crystals

focuses on exact equal measurements and preserving distances across contexts

Compounds

isometric exercise
  • Specialized
1 4.3

Exercises where muscles push or hold against something without moving, for example a plank

isometric line
  • Specialized
7.2

A line on a map connecting points that have the same value, like temperature or pressure

isometric process
  • Specialized
7.7

A process where the volume stays the same while pressure or temperature change

How Symmetrical

symmetrical
25 4.1
isometric
  • Specialized
1 7.7
asymmetrical
18 6.1
anisometric
  • Specialized
9.9
irregular
14 3.4

Surface Forms

isometric positive

Morphology

isometric = metric (transparent) = iso + metric

The prefix 'iso-' (equal) combined with 'metric' (measure) directly yields the meaning 'equal measurement' used in geometry and crystallography.

Etymology

Isometric comes from Greek parts iso- 'equal' and -metric 'measure', so it means 'equal measure'. That's why we use isometric for shapes or drawings that keep the same sizes or distances, and the iso- appears in isosceles while metric is like meter to help you remember.