anisotropic
adjective
an·iso·trop·ic ˌa-ˌnī-sə-ˈträ-pik 
: exhibiting properties with different values when measured in different directions
an anisotropic crystal
anisotropically
ˌa-ˌnī-sə-ˈträ-pi-k(ə-)lē
adverb anisotropy
ˌa-(ˌ)nī-ˈsä-trə-pē
noun or less commonly anisotropism
ˌa-(ˌ)nī-ˈsä-trə-ˌpi-zəm
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Games on 1080p TVs will also get anisotropic filtering and faster load times on the Xbox One X. And like the Xbox One S, Microsoft’s new console also supports glorious high-dynamic range visuals. 
Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 11 June 2017
Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 11 June 2017 Word History
Etymology
aniso- + -tropic, probably after German anisotropisch
First Known Use
1854, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
anisotropic
adjective
an·iso·trop·ic (ˌ)an-ˌī-sə-ˈträp-ik
: exhibiting properties with different values when measured in different directions : not isotropic
an anisotropic crystal