isochronous
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- isochronously adverb
Etymology
Origin of isochronous
From the New Latin word isochronus, dating back to 1700–10. See isochronal, -ous
Example Sentences
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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
A speaking tone, on the contrary, is produced by vibrations which are not isochronous; it is not a note, properly so called, and can not be prolonged, without varying in pitch.
From The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 by Ontario. Ministry of Education
A circumference of only a yard in diameter in the shape of a parachute can not only impede descent in air, but can render it isochronous.
From Robur the Conqueror by Verne, Jules
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