Anisotropy

Origin

- + tropy + -

Full definition of anisotropy

Noun

1. The property of being directionally dependent.Velvet exhibits anisotropy when rotated about its geometric normal.
2. The degree to which this property is exhibited.

Synonyms

• (the property of being directionally dependent) aeolotropy

Antonyms

• isotropy

Derived terms

• anisotropic