isochronous
pronunciation
How to pronounce isochronous in British English:
UK [aɪ'sɒkrənəs]
How to pronounce isochronous in American English:
US [aɪ'sɒkrənəs]
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- Adjective:
- equal in duration or interval
Word Origin
- isochronous (adj.)
- 1706, with suffix -ous, from Modern Latin isochronus, from Greek isokhronos "equal in time," from iso- "equal" (see iso-) + khronos "time" (see chrono-). Earlier in same sense was isochronal (1670s).
Example
- 1. The isochronous center problem for polynomial systems is an open problem .
- 2. The dissolution of hu-han contexts is not an isochronous progress together with the flourishing and perdition of a dynasty ; on the one hand it is a natural result of national conflicts and amalgamations ; on the other hand , the evolvement of human 's notions is a vital factor of the dissolution .