What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
isotonic
Example
Swimming is an example of an isotonic exercise. [isotonic: adjective]
Example
The isotonic solution was used to rehydrate the patient's body. [isotonic: adjective]
isometric
Example
Planking is an example of an isometric exercise. [isometric: adjective]
Example
The isometric process helped to maintain the pressure in the container. [isometric: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Isotonic is more commonly used than isometric in everyday language, especially in the context of exercise and physical therapy.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between isotonic and isometric?
Both isotonic and isometric are technical terms that are commonly used in scientific and medical contexts, making them more formal than casual language.
