isochronous

[ahy-sok-ruh-nuhs]

adjective

1. isochronal.

Other Word Forms

• isochronously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of isochronous¹

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.

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

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In theoretical terms, we would say one line has isochronous rhythms — that is, they are evenly spaced and patterned.

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Thus the fluid of the labyrinth receives a series of pulses isochronous with the movements of the base of the stirrup, and these pulses affect the terminal apparatus in connexion with the auditory nerve.

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In Music, this is known to depend upon the vibrations of the air being isochronous, or at regular intervals.

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