isochronal
[ahy-sok-ruh-nl]
adjective
equal or uniform in time.
performed in equal intervals of time.
characterized by motions or vibrations of equal duration.
RELATED WORDS
alternate, chain, cyclic, cyclical, frequent, habitual, intermittent, isochronous, periodic, periodical, regular, repeated, repetitive, rolling, continued, recurring, reoccurring
Nearby words
- isochore,
- isochromatic,
- isochromatophil,
- isochromosome,
- isochron,
- isochrone,
- isochronia,
- isochronism,
- isochronize,
- isochronous
Origin of isochronal
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Examples from the Web for isochronal
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 DayIsochronal, ī-sok′ron-al, adj. of equal time: performed in equal times—also Isoch′ronous.
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
isochronal
isochronous
adjective
Word Origin for isochronal
C17: from New Latin isochronus, from Greek isokhronos, from iso- + khronos time
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