Meaning & use
isometric
Having equal measurements, or describing exercise involving muscle tension without movement, or a drawing method showing three sides at equal scale.
See it in a sentence
Isometric exercises like planks build strength without moving the joint at all.
The architect used an isometric drawing to show the building's three sides at equal scale.
A note on using this word
Isometric exercise involves muscle contraction without movement or a change in muscle length, unlike isotonic exercise, which involves motion.
Words with a similar meaning
This term is best learned through its definition and examples.
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “isometric”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.