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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The game gives players the chance to enjoy third-person action that feels like Devil May Cry or side-scrolling platforming from a Mario title, alongside an isometric RPG-style experience like Diablo (and much more), all within the confines of just a single level.
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Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Just like in Diablo, the name of the game here is clicking to move and attack swarms of enemies in dark isometric dungeons, throwing in some magical attacks with the number keys on your keyboard as needed.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Holding a position in which your muscles are under tension is known as an isometric contraction.
—Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
These kinds of isometric movements build muscular endurance, or our muscles’ ability to keep firing over an extended period.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Just like in Diablo, the name of the game here is clicking to move and attack swarms of enemies in dark isometric dungeons, throwing in some magical attacks with the number keys on your keyboard as needed.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Holding a position in which your muscles are under tension is known as an isometric contraction.
—Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
These kinds of isometric movements build muscular endurance, or our muscles’ ability to keep firing over an extended period.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Isometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isometric. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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