isometric

adjective

iso·​met·​ric ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 

1

: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure

especially : relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles

2

: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant shortening of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic

isometrically

ˌī-sə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of isometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Japanese brand says that an additional 1 percent of sweet spot (on top of the already 7% larger sweet spot the isometric head shape has versus a traditional shape), thanks to changes in the frame’s structure, gives the racket the largest sweet spot in the lineup’s history. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

In August, one of the exercises that Maria Mountain, founder of Goalie Training Pro in London, Ontario, prescribes for her goalies is an overcoming isometric, or a press against an immovable object. —Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024

Tunic’s isometric perspective is central to its construction, and curious players are often rewarded. —Reece Rogers, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2022

Phase 2: Begin active rehabilitation of the ankle, such as movements to increase the range of motion of your ankle, isometric exercises to strengthen the muscles around the ankle and balance training to get your proprioception back in shape. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing isometric

• isometric line

Kids Definition

isometric

adjective

iso·​met·​ric ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 

: of, relating to, or being muscular contraction of the kind that takes place in doing isometrics

Medical Definition

isometric

adjective

iso·​met·​ric ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 

1

: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure

especially : relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles

2

: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant change of length of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic sense 2

3

: isovolumetric

isometrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb