anisotropy
noun/ˌæn.aɪˈsɒt.rə.pi/
Frequency rank: #19,406 most common English word
Meaning
The property of being directionally dependent, meaning physical characteristics differ based on the direction they are measured.
Example sentence
The researchers measured anisotropy in the crystal to understand how its properties changed with direction.
Synonyms & related words
- directionality
- asymmetry
- nonuniformity
- variability
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