isochronous

[ ahy-sok-ruh-nuhs ]

adjective

1. isochronal.

Other Words From

• i·sochro·nous·ly 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.

From Science Magazine

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

From New York Times

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

From Washington Post

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg