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• isometrical (dated)

語源

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

発音

• (英国発音) IPA: /ˌaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
• (米国発音) IPA: /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/, /ˌaɪ.səˈmɛt.ɹɪk/

形容詞

isometric (comparative more isometric, superlative most isometric)

1. Of or exhibiting equality in dimensions.
2. Being or relating to a geometric system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other (especially in crystallography).
3. (physiology) Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same.
   1. (exercise physiology, of exercises) Of or involving moves and routines that produce such muscular contraction.

      Coordinate terms: isokinetic, isotonic, auxotonic, plyometric

      isometric exercise;   isometric sets

      • 2011, David Foster Wallace, The Pale King, page 10:

        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.

4. (physics, of a thermodynamic process) Taking place at constant volume because of being confined by rigid boundaries.

派生語

名詞

isometric (plural isometrics)

1. A line connecting isometric points.

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