Isometric Meaning
/ˌaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or exhibiting equality in dimensions.
adjBeing or relating to a geometric system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other (especially in crystallography).
Sentence Examples
Isometric exercise is good for muscle tone, but doesn't provide much of a cardiovascular workout.
The meter of poetry can be isometric.
CEFR Practice Quiz
To build strength without joint movement, do ____ exercises like planks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In ____ exercises, the muscles produce force without any significant change in the length of the muscle.
Word Origin & History
From Ancient Greek ἴσος (ísos, “equal”) + Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) + Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós). See also: iso- + -metric.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2011, David Foster Wallace, The Pale King, page 10:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
To build strength without joint movement, do ____ exercises like planks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In ____ exercises, the muscles produce force without any significant change in the length of the muscle.