noun-modifying (irregular)
anisotropic
Technical term used mainly in physics and materials science to describe properties that vary with direction. Often appears in compounds such as 異方性 (anisotropy).
See also: 異方性
This material exhibits anisotropy.
異方導電性フィルムは液晶ディスプレイに使われる。
Anisotropic conductive film is used in liquid crystal displays.
Compound of 異 (different) and 方 (direction), literally 'different direction'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the scientific concept of anisotropy.