isoline
|i-so-line|
B2
/ˈaɪsəˌlaɪn/
equal value line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isoline' originates from the Greek word 'isos,' meaning 'equal,' and the English word 'line.'
Historical Evolution
'isoline' was formed by combining the Greek 'isos' with the English 'line' to describe lines of equal value on maps.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a line of equal value,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a line on a map or chart along which there is a constant value, such as temperature or pressure.
The weather map showed several isolines indicating areas of equal temperature.
Synonyms
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