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isotropic vs. anisotropic

isotropic

adjective

  1. Physics. of equal physical properties along all axes. Compare anisotropic ( def 1 ).
  2. Zoology. lacking axes that are predetermined, as in some eggs.

anisotropic

adjective

  1. Physics. of unequal physical properties along different axes. Compare isotropic ( def 1 ).
  2. Botany. of different dimensions along different axes.