How do you say “in all directions” in a single word?
Consider the following example sentence:
Sound is a form of energy that travels in all directions.
How to do you say "in all directions" (which is shown as bold in example sentence) in a single word? There's even shorter than that (all around):
Sound is a form of energy that travels all around.
I have a single word "round" [adverb]:
Sound is a form of energy that travels round.
... which doesn't satisfy me at all, as it denotes a circular motion:
ADVERB
1. so as to rotate or cause
rotation; with circular
motion.
adverbs
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Consider the following example sentence:
Sound is a form of energy that travels in all directions.
How to do you say "in all directions" (which is shown as bold in example sentence) in a single word? There's even shorter than that (all around):
Sound is a form of energy that travels all around.
I have a single word "round" [adverb]:
Sound is a form of energy that travels round.
... which doesn't satisfy me at all, as it denotes a circular motion:
ADVERB
1. so as to rotate or cause
rotation; with circular
motion.
adverbs
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Ahmed
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Oh, obviously quaquaversal ;)
– Dan Bron
10 hours ago
You may be thinking of "spherically". In a consistent medium, sound waves expend spherically from a point.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
Doesn't sound travel in waves?
– Lambie
3 mins ago
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Consider the following example sentence:
Sound is a form of energy that travels in all directions.
How to do you say "in all directions" (which is shown as bold in example sentence) in a single word? There's even shorter than that (all around):
Sound is a form of energy that travels all around.
I have a single word "round" [adverb]:
Sound is a form of energy that travels round.
... which doesn't satisfy me at all, as it denotes a circular motion:
ADVERB
1. so as to rotate or cause
rotation; with circular
motion.
adverbs
asked 11 hours ago
Ahmed
3,38711750
Consider the following example sentence:
Sound is a form of energy that travels in all directions.
How to do you say "in all directions" (which is shown as bold in example sentence) in a single word? There's even shorter than that (all around):
Sound is a form of energy that travels all around.
I have a single word "round" [adverb]:
Sound is a form of energy that travels round.
... which doesn't satisfy me at all, as it denotes a circular motion:
ADVERB
1. so as to rotate or cause
rotation; with circular
motion.
adverbs
adverbs
asked 11 hours ago
Ahmed
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asked 11 hours ago
Ahmed
3,38711750
asked 11 hours ago
Ahmed
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asked 11 hours ago
Ahmed
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asked 11 hours ago
Ahmed
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Oh, obviously quaquaversal ;)
– Dan Bron
10 hours ago
You may be thinking of "spherically". In a consistent medium, sound waves expend spherically from a point.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
Doesn't sound travel in waves?
– Lambie
3 mins ago
add a comment |
8
Oh, obviously quaquaversal ;)
– Dan Bron
10 hours ago
You may be thinking of "spherically". In a consistent medium, sound waves expend spherically from a point.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
Doesn't sound travel in waves?
– Lambie
3 mins ago
8
8
Oh, obviously quaquaversal ;)
– Dan Bron
10 hours ago
Oh, obviously quaquaversal ;)
– Dan Bron
10 hours ago
You may be thinking of "spherically". In a consistent medium, sound waves expend spherically from a point.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
You may be thinking of "spherically". In a consistent medium, sound waves expend spherically from a point.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
Doesn't sound travel in waves?
– Lambie
3 mins ago
Doesn't sound travel in waves?
– Lambie
3 mins ago
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You could use omnidirectionally, though it might sound a bit too technical.
Alternatively, "everywhere" could also be used.
Note: Just in case the link above stops working, according to Oxford Dictionaries (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/omnidirectionally) "omnidirectionally" means, precisely, "in all directions".
answered 10 hours ago
Gustavson
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+1 This is exactly the answer I was about to provide. You might want to actually cite Oxford Dictionaries and quote the definition: "In all directions." If the link stops working, it won't help anyone.
– Jason Bassford
8 hours ago
"Sound expands omnidirectionally from the source..." can't do better than that.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
add a comment |
A common everyday adverb is radially
From Cambridge Dictionary "in a way that spreads out from a central point"
Example: Gravitational field lines spread out radially from the centre of the Earth.
Whilst it is most often applied in a planar 2D fashion, it can equally be applied to describe travel to or from a point in 3D.
Sound is a form of energy that travels radially.
see Radially Propagating Sound Waves note that since the web is not yet 3D this sample will look like its seen by a flat earth observer. and for the record here is an image of an omnidirectional radially quaquaversal sound wave.
answered 10 hours ago
KJO
2,639318
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"Radially" doesn't have much meaning without a defined coordinate system. If it's not clear from the context, it would be more precise to say "Sound is a form of energy that propagates radially from the source (or point of emission)."
– Chemomechanics
10 hours ago
6
@Chemomechanics In the OP’s example, I think radially works very well. In that context, “from the source” is strongly implied: there’s no other natural point of emanation.
– Lawrence
9 hours ago
Really interesting thing .... unfortunately I think radially inevitably and always means in a flat plane. I don't think I have ever seen it used to mean spherically. So, the "Earth" example quoted here from Cambridge is, for me - simply wrong! For me the linked animation indeed shows a radial (2d!) plane of interest! I think at best we can say using "radially is dangerous, since, it almost always is used in a planar sense."
– Fattie
1 hour ago
@Fattie As a draughtsman of over half a century standing (and sitting) I have always used radial (with polar co-ordinates) as applicable in 3D I was taught that sound radiates but concede that the newer coined 1950's aeronautic word is tending to supplant that usage
– KJO
1 hour ago
1
@Fattie English is a living language and changing omnially :-) I don't disagree that as time passes me other new uses are available at a store near you. Seasons greetings to you too..
– KJO
59 mins ago
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Isotropic would be an alternative for (equal) in all directions.
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This is wrong: firstly it's an adjective (when the OP is asking for an adverb), and secondly isotropic means much more than just "in all directions", it means "exhibiting properties (such as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions" (my emphasis). There's an important semantic difference here. NB if you post a link, please add a description or quote from the source: an answer with an unexplained link risks being deleted. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
1 hour ago
Indeed, "isotropic" is just not correct here, I feel.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
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You could use omnidirectionally, though it might sound a bit too technical.
Alternatively, "everywhere" could also be used.
Note: Just in case the link above stops working, according to Oxford Dictionaries (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/omnidirectionally) "omnidirectionally" means, precisely, "in all directions".
answered 10 hours ago
Gustavson
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+1 This is exactly the answer I was about to provide. You might want to actually cite Oxford Dictionaries and quote the definition: "In all directions." If the link stops working, it won't help anyone.
– Jason Bassford
8 hours ago
"Sound expands omnidirectionally from the source..." can't do better than that.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
add a comment |
You could use omnidirectionally, though it might sound a bit too technical.
Alternatively, "everywhere" could also be used.
Note: Just in case the link above stops working, according to Oxford Dictionaries (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/omnidirectionally) "omnidirectionally" means, precisely, "in all directions".
answered 10 hours ago
Gustavson
1,240312
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+1 This is exactly the answer I was about to provide. You might want to actually cite Oxford Dictionaries and quote the definition: "In all directions." If the link stops working, it won't help anyone.
– Jason Bassford
8 hours ago
"Sound expands omnidirectionally from the source..." can't do better than that.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
add a comment |
You could use omnidirectionally, though it might sound a bit too technical.
Alternatively, "everywhere" could also be used.
Note: Just in case the link above stops working, according to Oxford Dictionaries (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/omnidirectionally) "omnidirectionally" means, precisely, "in all directions".
answered 10 hours ago
Gustavson
1,240312
You could use omnidirectionally, though it might sound a bit too technical.
Alternatively, "everywhere" could also be used.
Note: Just in case the link above stops working, according to Oxford Dictionaries (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/omnidirectionally) "omnidirectionally" means, precisely, "in all directions".
answered 10 hours ago
Gustavson
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edited 2 hours ago
answered 10 hours ago
Gustavson
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answered 10 hours ago
Gustavson
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answered 10 hours ago
Gustavson
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+1 This is exactly the answer I was about to provide. You might want to actually cite Oxford Dictionaries and quote the definition: "In all directions." If the link stops working, it won't help anyone.
– Jason Bassford
8 hours ago
"Sound expands omnidirectionally from the source..." can't do better than that.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
add a comment |
2
+1 This is exactly the answer I was about to provide. You might want to actually cite Oxford Dictionaries and quote the definition: "In all directions." If the link stops working, it won't help anyone.
– Jason Bassford
8 hours ago
"Sound expands omnidirectionally from the source..." can't do better than that.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
2
2
+1 This is exactly the answer I was about to provide. You might want to actually cite Oxford Dictionaries and quote the definition: "In all directions." If the link stops working, it won't help anyone.
– Jason Bassford
8 hours ago
+1 This is exactly the answer I was about to provide. You might want to actually cite Oxford Dictionaries and quote the definition: "In all directions." If the link stops working, it won't help anyone.
– Jason Bassford
8 hours ago
"Sound expands omnidirectionally from the source..." can't do better than that.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
"Sound expands omnidirectionally from the source..." can't do better than that.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
add a comment |
A common everyday adverb is radially
From Cambridge Dictionary "in a way that spreads out from a central point"
Example: Gravitational field lines spread out radially from the centre of the Earth.
Whilst it is most often applied in a planar 2D fashion, it can equally be applied to describe travel to or from a point in 3D.
Sound is a form of energy that travels radially.
see Radially Propagating Sound Waves note that since the web is not yet 3D this sample will look like its seen by a flat earth observer. and for the record here is an image of an omnidirectional radially quaquaversal sound wave.
answered 10 hours ago
KJO
2,639318
6
"Radially" doesn't have much meaning without a defined coordinate system. If it's not clear from the context, it would be more precise to say "Sound is a form of energy that propagates radially from the source (or point of emission)."
– Chemomechanics
10 hours ago
6
@Chemomechanics In the OP’s example, I think radially works very well. In that context, “from the source” is strongly implied: there’s no other natural point of emanation.
– Lawrence
9 hours ago
Really interesting thing .... unfortunately I think radially inevitably and always means in a flat plane. I don't think I have ever seen it used to mean spherically. So, the "Earth" example quoted here from Cambridge is, for me - simply wrong! For me the linked animation indeed shows a radial (2d!) plane of interest! I think at best we can say using "radially is dangerous, since, it almost always is used in a planar sense."
– Fattie
1 hour ago
@Fattie As a draughtsman of over half a century standing (and sitting) I have always used radial (with polar co-ordinates) as applicable in 3D I was taught that sound radiates but concede that the newer coined 1950's aeronautic word is tending to supplant that usage
– KJO
1 hour ago
1
@Fattie English is a living language and changing omnially :-) I don't disagree that as time passes me other new uses are available at a store near you. Seasons greetings to you too..
– KJO
59 mins ago
|
show 3 more comments
A common everyday adverb is radially
From Cambridge Dictionary "in a way that spreads out from a central point"
Example: Gravitational field lines spread out radially from the centre of the Earth.
Whilst it is most often applied in a planar 2D fashion, it can equally be applied to describe travel to or from a point in 3D.
Sound is a form of energy that travels radially.
see Radially Propagating Sound Waves note that since the web is not yet 3D this sample will look like its seen by a flat earth observer. and for the record here is an image of an omnidirectional radially quaquaversal sound wave.
answered 10 hours ago
KJO
2,639318
6
"Radially" doesn't have much meaning without a defined coordinate system. If it's not clear from the context, it would be more precise to say "Sound is a form of energy that propagates radially from the source (or point of emission)."
– Chemomechanics
10 hours ago
6
@Chemomechanics In the OP’s example, I think radially works very well. In that context, “from the source” is strongly implied: there’s no other natural point of emanation.
– Lawrence
9 hours ago
Really interesting thing .... unfortunately I think radially inevitably and always means in a flat plane. I don't think I have ever seen it used to mean spherically. So, the "Earth" example quoted here from Cambridge is, for me - simply wrong! For me the linked animation indeed shows a radial (2d!) plane of interest! I think at best we can say using "radially is dangerous, since, it almost always is used in a planar sense."
– Fattie
1 hour ago
@Fattie As a draughtsman of over half a century standing (and sitting) I have always used radial (with polar co-ordinates) as applicable in 3D I was taught that sound radiates but concede that the newer coined 1950's aeronautic word is tending to supplant that usage
– KJO
1 hour ago
1
@Fattie English is a living language and changing omnially :-) I don't disagree that as time passes me other new uses are available at a store near you. Seasons greetings to you too..
– KJO
59 mins ago
|
show 3 more comments
A common everyday adverb is radially
From Cambridge Dictionary "in a way that spreads out from a central point"
Example: Gravitational field lines spread out radially from the centre of the Earth.
Whilst it is most often applied in a planar 2D fashion, it can equally be applied to describe travel to or from a point in 3D.
Sound is a form of energy that travels radially.
see Radially Propagating Sound Waves note that since the web is not yet 3D this sample will look like its seen by a flat earth observer. and for the record here is an image of an omnidirectional radially quaquaversal sound wave.
answered 10 hours ago
KJO
2,639318
A common everyday adverb is radially
From Cambridge Dictionary "in a way that spreads out from a central point"
Example: Gravitational field lines spread out radially from the centre of the Earth.
Whilst it is most often applied in a planar 2D fashion, it can equally be applied to describe travel to or from a point in 3D.
Sound is a form of energy that travels radially.
see Radially Propagating Sound Waves note that since the web is not yet 3D this sample will look like its seen by a flat earth observer. and for the record here is an image of an omnidirectional radially quaquaversal sound wave.
answered 10 hours ago
KJO
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answered 10 hours ago
KJO
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answered 10 hours ago
KJO
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answered 10 hours ago
KJO
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"Radially" doesn't have much meaning without a defined coordinate system. If it's not clear from the context, it would be more precise to say "Sound is a form of energy that propagates radially from the source (or point of emission)."
– Chemomechanics
10 hours ago
6
@Chemomechanics In the OP’s example, I think radially works very well. In that context, “from the source” is strongly implied: there’s no other natural point of emanation.
– Lawrence
9 hours ago
Really interesting thing .... unfortunately I think radially inevitably and always means in a flat plane. I don't think I have ever seen it used to mean spherically. So, the "Earth" example quoted here from Cambridge is, for me - simply wrong! For me the linked animation indeed shows a radial (2d!) plane of interest! I think at best we can say using "radially is dangerous, since, it almost always is used in a planar sense."
– Fattie
1 hour ago
@Fattie As a draughtsman of over half a century standing (and sitting) I have always used radial (with polar co-ordinates) as applicable in 3D I was taught that sound radiates but concede that the newer coined 1950's aeronautic word is tending to supplant that usage
– KJO
1 hour ago
1
@Fattie English is a living language and changing omnially :-) I don't disagree that as time passes me other new uses are available at a store near you. Seasons greetings to you too..
– KJO
59 mins ago
|
show 3 more comments
6
"Radially" doesn't have much meaning without a defined coordinate system. If it's not clear from the context, it would be more precise to say "Sound is a form of energy that propagates radially from the source (or point of emission)."
– Chemomechanics
10 hours ago
6
@Chemomechanics In the OP’s example, I think radially works very well. In that context, “from the source” is strongly implied: there’s no other natural point of emanation.
– Lawrence
9 hours ago
Really interesting thing .... unfortunately I think radially inevitably and always means in a flat plane. I don't think I have ever seen it used to mean spherically. So, the "Earth" example quoted here from Cambridge is, for me - simply wrong! For me the linked animation indeed shows a radial (2d!) plane of interest! I think at best we can say using "radially is dangerous, since, it almost always is used in a planar sense."
– Fattie
1 hour ago
@Fattie As a draughtsman of over half a century standing (and sitting) I have always used radial (with polar co-ordinates) as applicable in 3D I was taught that sound radiates but concede that the newer coined 1950's aeronautic word is tending to supplant that usage
– KJO
1 hour ago
1
@Fattie English is a living language and changing omnially :-) I don't disagree that as time passes me other new uses are available at a store near you. Seasons greetings to you too..
– KJO
59 mins ago
6
6
"Radially" doesn't have much meaning without a defined coordinate system. If it's not clear from the context, it would be more precise to say "Sound is a form of energy that propagates radially from the source (or point of emission)."
– Chemomechanics
10 hours ago
"Radially" doesn't have much meaning without a defined coordinate system. If it's not clear from the context, it would be more precise to say "Sound is a form of energy that propagates radially from the source (or point of emission)."
– Chemomechanics
10 hours ago
6
6
@Chemomechanics In the OP’s example, I think radially works very well. In that context, “from the source” is strongly implied: there’s no other natural point of emanation.
– Lawrence
9 hours ago
@Chemomechanics In the OP’s example, I think radially works very well. In that context, “from the source” is strongly implied: there’s no other natural point of emanation.
– Lawrence
9 hours ago
Really interesting thing .... unfortunately I think radially inevitably and always means in a flat plane. I don't think I have ever seen it used to mean spherically. So, the "Earth" example quoted here from Cambridge is, for me - simply wrong! For me the linked animation indeed shows a radial (2d!) plane of interest! I think at best we can say using "radially is dangerous, since, it almost always is used in a planar sense."
– Fattie
1 hour ago
Really interesting thing .... unfortunately I think radially inevitably and always means in a flat plane. I don't think I have ever seen it used to mean spherically. So, the "Earth" example quoted here from Cambridge is, for me - simply wrong! For me the linked animation indeed shows a radial (2d!) plane of interest! I think at best we can say using "radially is dangerous, since, it almost always is used in a planar sense."
– Fattie
1 hour ago
@Fattie As a draughtsman of over half a century standing (and sitting) I have always used radial (with polar co-ordinates) as applicable in 3D I was taught that sound radiates but concede that the newer coined 1950's aeronautic word is tending to supplant that usage
– KJO
1 hour ago
@Fattie As a draughtsman of over half a century standing (and sitting) I have always used radial (with polar co-ordinates) as applicable in 3D I was taught that sound radiates but concede that the newer coined 1950's aeronautic word is tending to supplant that usage
– KJO
1 hour ago
1
1
@Fattie English is a living language and changing omnially :-) I don't disagree that as time passes me other new uses are available at a store near you. Seasons greetings to you too..
– KJO
59 mins ago
@Fattie English is a living language and changing omnially :-) I don't disagree that as time passes me other new uses are available at a store near you. Seasons greetings to you too..
– KJO
59 mins ago
|
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Isotropic would be an alternative for (equal) in all directions.
answered 2 hours ago
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This is wrong: firstly it's an adjective (when the OP is asking for an adverb), and secondly isotropic means much more than just "in all directions", it means "exhibiting properties (such as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions" (my emphasis). There's an important semantic difference here. NB if you post a link, please add a description or quote from the source: an answer with an unexplained link risks being deleted. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
1 hour ago
Indeed, "isotropic" is just not correct here, I feel.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
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Isotropic would be an alternative for (equal) in all directions.
answered 2 hours ago
reatter
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This is wrong: firstly it's an adjective (when the OP is asking for an adverb), and secondly isotropic means much more than just "in all directions", it means "exhibiting properties (such as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions" (my emphasis). There's an important semantic difference here. NB if you post a link, please add a description or quote from the source: an answer with an unexplained link risks being deleted. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
1 hour ago
Indeed, "isotropic" is just not correct here, I feel.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Isotropic would be an alternative for (equal) in all directions.
answered 2 hours ago
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Isotropic would be an alternative for (equal) in all directions.
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This is wrong: firstly it's an adjective (when the OP is asking for an adverb), and secondly isotropic means much more than just "in all directions", it means "exhibiting properties (such as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions" (my emphasis). There's an important semantic difference here. NB if you post a link, please add a description or quote from the source: an answer with an unexplained link risks being deleted. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
1 hour ago
Indeed, "isotropic" is just not correct here, I feel.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
add a comment |
1
This is wrong: firstly it's an adjective (when the OP is asking for an adverb), and secondly isotropic means much more than just "in all directions", it means "exhibiting properties (such as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions" (my emphasis). There's an important semantic difference here. NB if you post a link, please add a description or quote from the source: an answer with an unexplained link risks being deleted. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
1 hour ago
Indeed, "isotropic" is just not correct here, I feel.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
1
1
This is wrong: firstly it's an adjective (when the OP is asking for an adverb), and secondly isotropic means much more than just "in all directions", it means "exhibiting properties (such as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions" (my emphasis). There's an important semantic difference here. NB if you post a link, please add a description or quote from the source: an answer with an unexplained link risks being deleted. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
1 hour ago
This is wrong: firstly it's an adjective (when the OP is asking for an adverb), and secondly isotropic means much more than just "in all directions", it means "exhibiting properties (such as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions" (my emphasis). There's an important semantic difference here. NB if you post a link, please add a description or quote from the source: an answer with an unexplained link risks being deleted. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
1 hour ago
Indeed, "isotropic" is just not correct here, I feel.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
Indeed, "isotropic" is just not correct here, I feel.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
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Oh, obviously quaquaversal ;)
– Dan Bron
10 hours ago
You may be thinking of "spherically". In a consistent medium, sound waves expend spherically from a point.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
Doesn't sound travel in waves?
– Lambie
3 mins ago