isotropy
|i-so-tro-py|
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/aɪˈsɒtrəpi/
uniformity in all directions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isotropy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'isotropia,' where 'iso-' meant 'equal' and 'tropos' meant 'way' or 'direction.'
Historical Evolution
'isotropia' transformed into the modern English word 'isotropy' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'equal direction,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'uniformity in all orientations.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the property of being identical in all directions; uniformity in all orientations.
The crystal exhibits isotropy, meaning its properties are the same in all directions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 05:58