isotropic

[ahy-suh-troh-pik, -troh-pik]

isotropic Definition

having physical properties that are independent of direction.

Using isotropic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "isotropic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The material exhibits isotropic properties.

• Example

  Isotropic turbulence is a fundamental problem in fluid mechanics.

• Example

  The crystal structure is isotropic in all directions.

isotropic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for isotropic

• homogeneous
• uniform
• consistent

Phrases with isotropic

• isotropic antenna

  an antenna that radiates uniformly in all directions

  Example

  An isotropic antenna is a theoretical antenna that radiates equally in all directions.

• isotropic material

  a material that has the same physical properties in all directions

  Example

  Glass is an example of an isotropic material.

• isotropic point

  a point in space where the physical properties are the same in all directions

  Example

  In an isotropic medium, every point is an isotropic point.

Origins of isotropic

from Greek 'isos', meaning 'equal' and 'tropos', meaning 'turn'

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Summary: isotropic in Brief

'Isotropic' [ahy-suh-troh-pik, -troh-pik] describes physical properties that are independent of direction. It is used to describe materials, turbulence, and crystal structures, among others. Examples include 'The material exhibits isotropic properties.' and 'Isotropic turbulence is a fundamental problem in fluid mechanics.'