anisotropy

n. the state of being different, especially with respect to direction or orientation, lack of symmetry of form, or lack of uniformity of responses in different parts of something. Anisotropy in vision can refer to differences between the right and left eyes (e.g., anisometropia). Also called anisotropia. Compare isotropy. —anisotropic adj.

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English as a second language (ESL)

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