anisotropic
/ˌænaɪsəˈtɹɑpɪk/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 2.48 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.
Example Sentences
- "The crystal has an anisotropic structure, as it is stronger along its length than laterally."
- "The obtained low and anisotropic thermal conductivity, and feasibility of synthesis, in addition to other reports on high electron mobility, make arsenene a promising material for a variety of applications, including thermal management and thermoelectric devices.."
Etymology
From an- + isotropic.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌænaɪsəˈtɹɑpɪk/
- British English: /ˌænaɪsəˈtɹɒpɪk/
Inflected Forms
more anisotropic (comparative)
most anisotropic (superlative)