isochronous

American  

[ahy-sok-ruh-nuhs] / aɪˈsɒk rə nəs /

adjective

1. isochronal.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• isochronously
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of isochronous

From the New Latin word isochronus, dating back to 1700–10. See isochronal, -ous

Example Sentences

Several studies show that humans are attracted in particular to isochronous patterns, which is a rhythm where all the intervals between events are equal like a metronome.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 16, 2024

The first is isochronous, in which intervals between notes are equidistant.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Pied butcherbirds “seem to prefer some song rhythms over others,” such as isochronous rhythm, Mr. Xing said.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

In it we see the same inclines A B of the former construction, but the locking is effected against the slides C and D, the curved faces of which produce isochronous oscillations of the pendulum.

From Watch and Clock Escapements A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of the Origin and Evolution of the Escapement in Horology by Anonymous

This is what is called isochronous vibration—the passing through unequal arcs in equal periods of time.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457 Volume 18, New Series, October 2, 1852 by Chambers, William