Isotropic vs. Orthotropic

Isotropicadjective

(physics) Having properties that are identical in all directions; exhibiting isotropy

Isotropicadjective

(maths) Having the same components in all rotated coordinate systems

Isotropicadjective

Having the same properties in all directions; specifically, equally elastic in all directions.

Isotropicadjective

invariant with respect to direction

Orthotropicadjective

(botany) Growing vertically, either upwards or downwards.

Orthotropicadjective

(engineering) Having material properties that differ along three mutually orthogonal twofold axes of rotational symmetry.

Orthotropicadjective

Having the longer axis vertical; - said of erect stems.