isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially
: relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant shortening of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic
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Each class features Primary Posture and a combination of dynamic stretching, isometric movements (like holds and pulses), and cardio bursts.
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Hannah Harper,
Health,
1 July 2026
Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs).
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Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
Rather than being a third-person traditional MMO, Lost Ark is a top-down isometric action-RPG with MMO elements.
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David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
2 Jan. 2026
In truth, each Fallout game offers something different, and different players will vibe with different titles, whether that's the older isometric RPGs, the newer first-person titles, or even some of the spinoffs.
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Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Harper,
Health,
1 July 2026
Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs).
—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
Rather than being a third-person traditional MMO, Lost Ark is a top-down isometric action-RPG with MMO elements.
—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
2 Jan. 2026
In truth, each Fallout game offers something different, and different players will vibe with different titles, whether that's the older isometric RPGs, the newer first-person titles, or even some of the spinoffs.
—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for isometric
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“Isometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isometric. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik
: of, relating to, or being muscular contraction of the kind that takes place in doing isometrics
Medical Definition
isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially
: relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant change of length of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic sense 2
3
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