Definitions
- Describing a substance or material that has the same physical properties in all directions. - Referring to a system or process that is uniform and consistent in all directions. - Talking about an organism or structure that is symmetrical or identical in all directions.
- Describing a substance or material that has the same physical properties in all directions. - Referring to a system or process that is uniform and consistent in all directions. - Talking about a phenomenon or property that is independent of direction.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe substances or materials that have the same physical properties in all directions.
- 2Both words can refer to systems or processes that are uniform and consistent in all directions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe phenomena or properties that are independent of direction.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Isotropic is more commonly used than isotropous in scientific and technical contexts.
- 2Connotation: Isotropic is a more neutral term, while isotropous may have a slightly archaic or outdated connotation.
Remember this!
Isotropous and isotropic are synonyms that describe substances or materials that have the same physical properties in all directions, systems or processes that are uniform and consistent in all directions, and phenomena or properties that are independent of direction. However, isotropic is more commonly used in scientific and technical contexts, is only used as an adjective, and has a more neutral connotation. On the other hand, isotropous can be used as both an adjective and a noun, has variations such as isotropy and isotropism, and may have a slightly archaic or outdated connotation.
