isochronal

[ahy-sok-ruh-nl]

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adjective

equal or uniform in time.
performed in equal intervals of time.
characterized by motions or vibrations of equal duration.

Origin of isochronal

1670–80; < New Latin isochron(us) (< Greek isóchronos equal in age or time; see iso-, chron-) + -al¹

Related formsi·soch·ro·nal·ly, adverb

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Related Words for isochronal

alternate, chain, cyclic, cyclical, frequent, habitual, intermittent, isochronous, periodic, periodical, regular, repeated, repetitive, rolling, continued, recurring, reoccurring

Examples from the Web for isochronal

Historical Examples of isochronal

Isochronal, ī-sok′ron-al, adj. of equal time: performed in equal times—also Isoch′ronous.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)
Various
It is often supposed that hairsprings having exactly even coils are correct for close position and isochronal rating.
Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches
Walter J. Kleinlein
A trombone blatted—there was the staccato tuck of a snare drum, and the boom of a bass drum came in with isochronal beats.
When Egypt Went Broke
Holman Day

British Dictionary definitions for isochronal

isochronal

isochronous

adjective

having the same duration; equal in time
occurring at equal time intervals; having a uniform period of vibration or oscillation

Derived Formsisochronally or isochronously, adverbisochronism, noun

Word Origin for isochronal

C17: from New Latin isochronus, from Greek isokhronos, from iso- + khronos time

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