anisotropic Definition
not having the same properties in all directions.
Using anisotropic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anisotropic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The crystal was found to be anisotropic, with different optical properties in different directions.
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The material's strength is anisotropic, meaning it is stronger in some directions than others.
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Anisotropic filtering is a technique used in computer graphics to improve image quality.
anisotropic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for anisotropic
- asymmetric
- direction-dependent
- non-uniform
Origins of anisotropic
from Greek 'anisos', meaning 'unequal' and 'tropos', meaning 'turn'
Summary: anisotropic in Brief
'Anisotropic' [an-ahy-suh-trop-ik, -troh-pik, an-ahy-zuh-] is an adjective that describes a material or substance that does not have the same properties in all directions. It is often used in the context of physics, engineering, and computer graphics, and is the opposite of 'isotropic' or 'uniform.' Synonyms include 'direction-dependent' and 'asymmetric.'
