Associations to the word «Anisotropic»

Wiktionary

ANISOTROPIC, adjective. (physics) (mathematics) Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.

Dictionary definition

ANISOTROPIC, adjective. Not invariant with respect to direction; "anisotropic crystals".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats