Meaning & use
anisotropic
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having a physical property that varies depending on the direction in which it is measured.
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Wood is anisotropic because it is stronger along the grain than across it.
The crystal's anisotropic structure affects how light passes through it.
A note on using this word
Anisotropic is a technical term used mainly in physics, materials science, and geology; its opposite, 'isotropic,' describes properties that are the same in all directions.
Words with an opposite meaning
isotropic
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