define anisotropy
Noun. 1. anisotropy-the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions. property-a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; a study of the physical properties of atomic particles.
One of a number of pure liquids which are turbid and, like crystals, anisotropic over a definite range of temperature above their freezing-points. See panel on Liquid crystal display.