isometric

CEFRB2

/ˌaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A line connecting isometric points.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Being or relating to a geometric system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other (especially in crystallography).

Examples

  • Isometric exercise is good for muscle tone, but doesn't provide much of a cardiovascular workout.

  • The meter of poetry can be isometric.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same.

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or exhibiting equality in dimensions.

  2. Of or involving moves and routines that produce such muscular contraction.

More examples

In context

  • isometric exercise

  • isometric sets

  • One of the most effective isometric exercises for the deskbound is to sit up quite straight and tighten the large muscles of the buttocks, holding for a count of eight, then release.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

To build strength without joint movement, do blank exercises like planks.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Ancient Greek ἴσος (ísos, “equal”) + Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) + Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós). See also: iso- + -metric.